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From April 15, 1865, to July i, 1882. 



PHILADELPHIA: 
1882. 






JOHN P. NICHOLSON 

BREVET-LIEUTENANT COLONEL tJ. S. V., 
EECOKDER. 



OFFICERS OF THE COMMANDERY 

ELECTED MAY 3, 1882. 



COMMANDER, 

Major-General WINFIELD S. HANCOCK, U. S. Army. 
Address, Governor' s Island, N. Y. II. 

SENIOR VICE-COMMANDER, 

Rear Admiral GEORGE F. EMMONS, U. S. Navy. 
Address, Edgehill, Princeton, N. J. 

JUNIOR VICE-COMMANDER, 

Captain NALBRO' FRAZIER, Jr., late 2d Regt. Cavalry, Penna. Vols. 
Address, 1112 Sprtue Street, Philadelphia. 

RECORDER, 

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel JOHN P. NICHOLSON, U. S. Vols. 
Address, i^g S. Seventh Street, Philadelphia. 

REGISTRAR, 

Brevet Brigadier-General CHARLES F. RUFF, U. S. Army. 
Address, iboy filbert Street, Philadelphia. 

TREASURER, 

Act. Asst. Paymaster TPIEODORE KITCHEN, late U. S. Navy. 
Address, log S. Fourth Street, Philadelphia. 

CHANCELLOR, 

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel ROBERT M. BRINTON, U. S. Vols. 
Address, 4.06 Commerce Street, Philadelphia. 

CHAPLAIN, 

Rev. HENRY CLAY TRUMBULL, late Chaplain loth Regt. Inft. Conn. Vols. 
Address, 410J Walnut Street, Philadelphia. 

COUNCIL, 

Chief-Engineer JACKSON McELMELL (Lieut. -Commander), U. S. Navy. 
Address, Sob S. Ninth Street, Philadelphia. 

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel ROBERT P. DECHERT, U. S. Vols. 
Address, bi^ IValntU Street, Philadelphia. 

Lieutenant-Commander CLARKE 'MERCHANT, late U. S. Navy. 
Address, j3j Arch Street, Philadelphia. 

Brevet Brigadier-General S. DUNCAN OLIPHANT, U. S. Vols. 
Address, Trenton, N. J. 

Brevet Brigadier-General WILLIAM L. JAMES, U. S. Vols. 
Address, ij S. Third Street, Philadelphia. 



By tranefto 

APR 1 1»16 



MILITARY ORDER 

OF THE 

LOYAL LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES. 



HeAD-QuAKTERS, CoMMAJfDEKY OF THE StATE OP PENNSYLVANIA. 

I. The following extracts from tlie Constitution (ISSl) are promiilgated in 
response to a desire for information in relation to the membership and objects 
of the Order. 

Article I. — Title. — This Institution shall be known by the name, style, and 
title of The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. 

Article II. — Princijdes. — This Order acknowledges as its fundamental prin- 
ciples : — 

1st. A firm belief and trust in Almighty God, extolling Him under whose 
beneficent guidance the sovereignty and integrity of the Union have been 
maintained, the honor of the Flag vindicated, and the blessing of Civil Liberty 
secured, established, and enlarged. 

kd. True allegiance to the United States of America, based upon a paramount 
respect for, and fidelity to the National Constitution and Laws, manifested by 
the discountenancing of whatever may tend to weaken loyalty, incite to 
insurrection, treason or rebellion, or in any manner to impair the efficiency and 
permanency of our Free Institutions. 

Article III. — Objects. — The Objects of thi^ t^rder s^iall be, to cherish the 
memories and associations of the war waged in defence of the unity and 
indivisibility of the Republic ; to strengthen the ties of fraternal fellowship and 
sympathy formed from companionship-in-arms ; to advance the best interest of 
the soldiers and sailors of the United States, especially of those associated as 
members of this Order, and to extend all possible relief to their widows and 
children ; to foster the cultivation of Military and Naval Science ; to enforce 
unqualified allegiance to the General Government ; to protect the rights and 
liberties of American citizenship, and to maintain National Honour, Union and 
Independence. 

Article V. — Members. — The Members, or Compfon'ons, of this Order sliall be 
of three (3) classes : — 

First (1st) Class : Commissioned Officers of the United States Army, Navy or 
Marine Corps, Regular or Volunteer, including Officers of assimilated rank by 
appointment of the Secretary of War or Navy, who have been actually engaged 
in the suppression of the Rebellion, whether as Commissioned officers. Non- 
commissioned officers. Warrant officers, or Enlisted men. 

The eldest male lineal descendants, according to the rules of primogeniture, 
of deceased Companions of the First (1st) Class, upon attaining the age of 
twenty-one years ; and if there are no descendants, male or female, then the 
male heirs of such deceased Comj^anions in tlie collateral branches of their 
families in the order of genealogical succession according to the rules of 
primogeniture : Provided hoivever, That in cases of representation through females 
the eldest branches shall be preferred to the younger, and intervening female 
lives through whom the inheritances would be deprived shall be disregarded ; 



tliat any person eligible for memhership by inberitance, if he have no descendants, 
male or female living, may, by writing filed, waive and renounce his right in 
favor of the nest entitled person ; and that in case one already a Companion of 
the Order is next in the line of inheritance from a deceased Companion, the 
eligibility of membership in right of such deceased Companion shall devolve 
upon the person next entitled other than such living Companion or his 
descendants. 

The eldest male lineal descendants, according to the rules of primogeniture, 
of Officers who have been killed in battle or died while in the service of the 
National Government during the actual existence of the Rebellion, and who 
would have been eligible for membership in the Order had they survived. 

Second (2d) Class : The eldest sons of living Companions of the First (1st) 
Class, provided they be twenty-one (21) years of age. 

Upon the death of the Companion of the First (1st) Class through whom 
eligibility of membership is derived, a Companion of the Second (2d) Class shall 
become a Companion of the First (1st) Class. 

Third (3d) Class : Gentlemen in civil life who, during the Rebellion, have 
been specially distinguished for conspicuous and consistent loyalty to the 
National Government, and who have been active and eminent in maintaining 
the supremacy of the same. 

Article VI. — Election of Members. — Sec. 1. Every application for membership 
shall be made in writing, signed by the applicant, who shall be recommended 
in writing by three (3) Companions of the Commandery to whicli he shall apply, 
who shall vouch for the candidate's eligibility. Tlie application shall be referred 
by the Commander to a Committee of Investigation, consisting of three (3) 
Comi)anions of the Order, none of whom sliall be of the recommending 
Companions. If the applicant be a candidate for the First (1st) Class, the 
Committee shall ascertain the date of his appointment or muster into the United 
States service, and if discharged, the date of the same, and the reasons therefor. 
In all cases, they shall make a careful examination of his standing and moral 
character, and shall report in writing at the next stated meeting of the 
Commandery. 

Seg. 3.— a Companion-elect of the First (1st), Second (2d) or Third (3d) 
Class, before being admitted to the privileges of membershiii, shall subscribe to 
the Constitution and By-Laws of the Order ; pay an admission fee of at least 
twenty-five dollars ($25) which shall entitle him, during membership, to a 
Diploma, Badge and Ribbon. ...... 

Provided, That Companions-elect of the Order who may be stationed or who 
may reside at a distance too great to be present at the stated meeting of their 
Commandery next succeeding their election, and who are thus unavoidably 
prevented from complying in full with the above requirements, may, in lieu 
thereof, make in writing the requisite declaration of membership. 

Article VII. — Memhership. — Sec. 5. In case of the death of a Companion, his 
heirs shall be entitled to retain possession of his Diploma, Badge and Ribbon. 



II. The Order extends throughout the United States, and was instituted April 
15, 1865, to commemorate the services and the memory of Officers of the Army 
and Navi/, who aided in maintaining the honour, integrity and supremacy of the 
National Government, in the Rebellion of 1861-65. 

JOHN P. NICHOLSON, 

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel U. S. V., 
Recorder. 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 
President of the United States, March 4, 18G1, to April 15, 1865. 

Born Feb. 12, 1809, Hardin (Laurie) Co., Kentucky. 

Assassinated April 14, 1865 ; died April 15, 1865, at Washington, D. C. 

Enrolled by Special Resolution, to date from April 15, 1865. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 



SAMUEL BROWN WYLIE MITCHELL. 

Major and Surgeon 18tli Penna. Infantry, April 24, 1861 ; mustered out 
Aug."7, 1861. 

Major and Surgeon 89tli Penna. (8th Cavalry) Aug. 17, 1861 ; mustered 
out Jan. 24, 1865. 

Brevetted Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant 
and meritorious services." 

One of the founders of the Order, April 15, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 1. 

Secretary of the Commandery May 17— Jiily 20, 1865 ; Act. Recorder July 
21-Oct. 31, 1865 ; Recorder Nov. 1, 1865, to Aug. 16, 1879. 

Born Aug. 16, 1828, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died Aug. 16, 1879, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

THOMAS ELLWOOD ZELL. 

Captain 121st Penna. Infantry Sept. 2, 1862 ; resigned March 14, 1863. 

Lieut.-Colonel 3d Batt. Penna. Infantry July 29, 1863 ; mustered out 
Jan. 29, 1864. 

One of the founders of the Order, April 15, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 2. 

Act. Commander of the Commandery May-November 1865 ; Junior Vice- 
Commander 1865-66. 

PETER DIRCK KEYSER. 

Captain 91st Penna. Infantry Sept. 21, 1861 ; resigned Aug. 15, 1862. 
Act. Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army, June 18, 1864 ; resigned March 9, 1865. 
One of the founders of the Order, April 15, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 3. 
Chancellor of the Commandery 1865-66 ; Treasurer 1869 to 1873. 



COiMMANDEKY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 5 

5. JOSEPH WALK WISTAR. 

First Lieutenant 89th Penna. (8th Cavalry) Aug. 19, 1861; Captain 
Jan. 1, 1862; Major Dec. 23, 1863; mustered out Nov. 4, 1864. 
Elected April 20, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 5. 
Council of the Commandery 1865-66. 

6. CASPAR MOFFITT BERRY. 

Major 26th Penna. Infantry May 27, 1861 ; resigned July 7, 1862 ; Lieut. - 
Colonel 60th Penna. Infantry (militia) in the service of the United States, 
July 20, 1863; mustered out Sept. 8, 1863. 

Elected April 20, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 6. 

Born April 8, 1822, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died June 16, 1866, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

7. CHARLES PARHAM. 

Lieut.-Colonel 29th Penna. Infantry July 1, 1861 ; resigned July 19, 1862. 
Elected April 20, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 7. 

8. ALBERT EUGENE LEHMAN. 

Private 67th Penna. Infantry Feb. 27, 1862; Quartermaster-Sergeant 
March 29, 1862 ; First Lieutenant and Quartermaster Nov. 25, 1864 ; 
mustered out March 28, 1865. 

Elected April 20, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 8. 

Born 

Died Dec. 18, 1870, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

11. THOMAS GRAHAM. 

First Lieutenant 71st New York Infantry (2d Excelsior) June 28, 1861 ; 
Captain Sept. 6, 1862 ; resigned Feb. 20, 1863. 
Captain Veteran Reserve Corps June 20, 1863 ; resigned April 30, 1864. 

Elected July 26, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 11. 

12. HORATIO GATES SICKEL. 

Captain 32d Penna. Infantry (3d Reserves) May 27, 1861 ; Colonel July 
28, 1861 ; mustered out June 17, 1864. 

Colonel 198th Penna. Infantry Sept. 15, 1864 ; mustered out June 4, 1865. 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers Oct. 21, 1864, and Maj. -General 
U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious services 
during the war." 

Elected July 26, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 12. 

Treasurer of the Commandery 1865 to 1869. 

13. JOHN HAYDEN AUSTIN. 

Asst. Surgeon (Master) U. S. Navy May 18, 1864; resigned Feb. 13, 1865. 
Elected July 26, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 13. 

16. THOMAS MITCHELL. 

First Lieutenant 198th Penna. Infantry Sept. 14, 1864 ; Captain May 29, 
1865 ; mustered out June 4, 1865. 

Elected July 26, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 16. 



b KKGISTKH OF THE 

17. JAMES BOYEU ROUGERS. 

First Lieutenant and Quartermaster 109th Penna. Infantry Nov. 25, 18G1 ; 
honorably discharged April 9, 18(34. 

Elected July 26, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 17. 
Born Nov. 23, 1823, at New York City. 
Died July 6, 1868, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

20. CHARLES EUGENE LA MOTTE. 

First Lieutenant and Adjutant 4th Delaware Infantry June 25, 1862; 
Major Ai;g. 16, 1862; Lieut. -Colonel Oct. 1, 1863; mustered out .June 3, 
1865. 

Colonel 6th U. S. Veteran Volunteers August 22, 1865 ; honorably 
discharged March 22, 1866. 

Brevetted Colonel U. S. Volunteers, July 6, 1864, " for gallant and distin- 
guished services during the operations before Petersburg, Va.," and Brig.- 
General JJ. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious 
services during the war." 

Elected Sept. 6, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 20. 

21. CHARLES ISAAC WICKERSHAM. 

First Lieutenant 89th Penna. (8th Cavalry) Aug. 19, 1861 ; Capt. March 
1, 1862; Captain and Asst. Adjutant-General U. S. Volunteers August 25, 
1864 ; mustered out January 25, 1867. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful and 
efficient services during the war." 

Elected September 6, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 21. 

22. WILLIAM EDWARD VAN REED. 

Corporal 5th Penna. Infantry April 20, 1861 ; Second Lieutenant 5th U. 
S. Artillery May 14, 1861 ; First Lieutenant July 2, 1863 ; Captain March 
1, 1875. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army August 18, 1864, "for gallant services 
during the operations on the Weldon Railroad." 

Elected September 6, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 22. 

Transferred to New York Commaudery January 1, 1882. 

24. WILLIAM HENRY FRY. 

Captain 161st Penna. (16th Cavalry) September 22, 1862 ; Major Nov. 14, 
1862 ; honorably discharged May 17, 1865. 

Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for efficient 
services at the battles of Kelly's Ford, Culpepper, and Shepherdstown, Va." 

Elected September 6, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 24. 

Council of the Commandery 1865—66. 

Born March 17, 1841, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died June 23, 1875, near Sulphur Springs, Colorado, 

26. JOHN CLARK. 

Captain 32d Penna. Infantry (3d Reserves) May 31, 1861 ; Lieut. - 
Colonel August 1, 1862; mustered out June 17, 1864. 
Elected Sejjtember 6, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 26. 
Born Nov. 30, 1822, at Philadelphia, Pa. 
Died May 30, 1872, at Philadelphia, Pa. 



COMMANDKRY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 7 

27. WINFIELD SCOTT. 

Captain TJ. S. Light Artillery May 3, 1808 ; Lieut.-Colonnl 2(1 Artillery 
.Tuly 6, 1812; Colonel March 12, 1813; Brig.-General March 9, 1814; Maj.- 
General June 25, 1841 ; retired November 1, 1861. 

Brevetted Major-General U. S. Army July 25, 1814, "for distinguished 
service in the battles of Chippewa, Niagara, etc.," and Lieutenant-Greneral 
U. S. Army March 29, 1847, " for eminent service in the war with Mexico." 

Elected October 4, 18()5. Class 1. Insignia 27 (not issued). 

Born June 13, 1786, near Petersburg, Va. 

Died May 29, 1866, at West Point, N. Y. 

28. HENRY WILSON. 

United States Senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Jan. 
31, 1855, to March 3, 1873. 

Colonel 22d Massachusetts Infantry September 21, 1861 ; resigned October 
2!), 1861. 

Vice-President of the United States March 4, 1873, to Nov. 22, 1875. 

Elected October 4, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 28 (not issued). 

Born Feb. 12, 1812, at Farmington, N. H. 

Died November 22, 1875, at Washington, D. C. 

30. GEORGE STONEMAN. 

Cad«;t U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1842 ; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
1st U. S. Dragoons July 1, 1846 ; Second Lieutenant July 12, 1847 ; First 
Lieutenant .July 25, 1858 ; Regimental Adjutant Oct. 22, 1854. to March 3, 
1855 ; Captain 2d Cavalry March 3, 1855 ; Major 1st Cavalry May 9, 1861 ; 
4tU Cavalry August 3, 1861 ; Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers August 13, 
1861; Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers Nov. 29, 1862; Lieut.-Colonel 3d 
Cavalry March 30, 1864 (mustered out of Volunteer service Sept. 1, 1866) ; 
Colonel 21st U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866 ; retired Aug. 16, 1871. 

Brevetted Colonel U. S. Army Dec. 13, 1862, "for gallant and meritorious 
services in the battle of Fredericksburg, Va. ;" Brig.-General March 13, 
1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in the capture of Charlotte, N. 
C. :" Maj. -General March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services 
in the field during the war." 

Elected October 4, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 30. 

Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866 — Charter member; 
re-transferred to Pennsylvania Commandery Nov. 10, 1880. 

31. WILLIAM DENISON WHIPPLE. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1847; Brevet Second Lieutenant 3d 
Infantry July 1, 1851 ; Second Lieutenant Sept. 9, 1851 ; First Lieutenant 
Dec. 31, 1856 ; Brevet Captain and Asst. Adjt. -General May 11, 1861 ; 
Captain and Asst. Adjt. -General Aug. 3, 1861 ; Lieut.-Colonel and Add'l 
Aide-de-Camp Feb. 10, 1862; Major and Asst. Adjt. -General July 17, 1862; 
Brig.-General of Volunteers July 17, 1863 ; (mustered out of Volunteer 
service Jan. 15, 1866 ;) Lieut.-Colonel and Asst. Adjt. -General March 3, 
1875 ; Colonel and Aide-de-Camp Jan. 1, 1873, to Jan. 1, 1881. 

Brevetted Lieut.-Colonel, Colonel, and Brig.-General U. S. Army March 
13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in the Atlanta campaign, 
and in the battles before Nashville, Tenn. ;" Maj. -General U. S. Army 
March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in tlie field during 
the war." 

Elected October 4, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 31. 

Council of the Commandery 1865 to 1867. 



O REGISTER OF THE 

33. JAMES COLLINS. 

Major and Surgeon 32d Penna. Infantry (3d Reserves) .July 28, 1861 ; 
Captain and Asst. Surgeon U. S. Volunteers Feb. 10, 1864 ; Major and 
Surgeon U. S. Volunteers Feb. 7, 1865 ; mustered out July 19, 1^65. 

Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Volunteers June 1, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services." 

Elected October 4, 1865. Class 1 Insignia 33. 

Chancellor of the Commandery 1869 to 1873. 

36. ANDREW ADAMS RIPKA. 

Captain 119th Penna. Infantry Aug. 15, 1862; resigned March 3, 1863. 
Elected October 4, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 36. 

37. CHARLES MARQUEDENT BURNS, Jk. 

Captain's Clerk U. S. Navy January 1, 1862; Acting Asst. Paymaster 
(Master) April 11, 1863 ; resigned Apri"l 17, 1865. 
Elected October 4, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 37. 

38. HARMANUS NEFF. 

Captain 19th Penna. Infantry April 27, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 29, 1861 . 
Colonel 196th Penna. Infantry (5th Union League) July 22, 1864 ; 
mustered out November 17, 1864. 

Elected October 4, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 38. , 

Born March 27, 1831, at Philadelphia, Pa. 
Died March 9, 1877, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

39. WILLIAM ALBERT LEECH. 

Major 17th Penna. Infantry April 25, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 2, 1861. 

Lieut. -Colonel 90th Penna. Infantry March 10, 1862; honorably 
discharged Feb. 21, 1865. 

Brevetted Colonel and Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, 
" for gallant and meritorious services." 

Elected October 4, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 39. 

Born February 3, 1832, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died July 20, 1870, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

40. CLIFFORD STANLEY SIMS. 

Captain's Clerk U. S. Navy Sept. 28, 1862; Acting Asst. Paymaster 
(Master) March 10, 1863 ; resigned March 21, 1865. 

Elected October 4, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 40. 

Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866 — Charter member; 
re-transferred to Pennsylvania Commandery Nov. 10, 1880. 

43. THOMAS WILLIAM NEILL. 

First Sergeant Commonwealth (Penna.) Heavy Artillery April 24, 1861 ; 
mustered out August 5, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant 70th Penna. (6th Cavalry) (Rush's Lancers) Oct. 30, 
1861 ; First Lieutenant Nov. 20, 1862 ; resigned Aug. 13, 1863. 

Elected October 4, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 43. 

44. EDWIN McMASTERS STANTON. 

Secretary of War January 15, 1862, to August 12, 1867, and January 14, 
1868, to'May 28, 1868. 

Elected October 4, 1865. Class 3. Insignia 44 (not issued). 
Born Dec. 19, 1815, at Steubenville, Ohio. 
Died Dec. 24, 1869, at Washington, D. C. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. » 

45. GIDEON WELLES. 

Secretary of the Navy March 5, 1861, to March 5, 1869. 
Elected October 4, 1865. Class 3. Insignia 45 (not issued). 
Born July 1, 1802, at Glastonbury, Conn. 
Died February 11, 1878, at Hartford, Conn. 

46. SALMON PORTLAND CHASE. 

Secretary of the Treasury March 5, 1861, to July 1, 1864. 

Chief Justice Supreme Court of United States Dec. 6, 1864, to May 7, 1873. 

Elected October 4, 1865. Class 3. Insignia 46 (not issued). 

Born January 13, 1808, at Cornish, N. H. 

Died May 7, 1873, at New York City. 

47. HANNIBAL HAMLIN. 

United States Senator from the State of Maine May 26, 1848, to Jan.-, 1861. 
Vice-President of the United States March 4, 1861, to March 4, 1865. 
United States Senator from the State of Maine Mar. 4, 1869, to Mar. 3, 1881. 
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States 
to Spain June 30, 1881. 

Elected October 4, 1865. Class 3. Insignia 47 (not issued). 

48. LA FAYETTE SABINE FOSTER. 

United States Senator from the State of Connecticut March 4, 1855, to 
March 3, 1867- 

President of the U. S. Senate (pro tempore) March 7, 1865, to March 2, 1867. 
Elected October 4, 1865. Class 3. Insignia 48 (not issued). 
Born November 22, 1806, at Franklin, Conn. 
Died September 19, 1880, at Norwich, Conn. 

49. ANDREW GREGG CURTIN. 

Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Jan. 15, 1861, to Jan. 
15, 1867. 

Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States 
to Russia April 16, 1869; resigned July 4, 1872. 

Representative from the 20th District of Penna. to the XLVIItli Congress 
Dec. 12, 1S81, to March 4, 1883. 

Elected October 4, 1865. Class 3. Insignia 49 (not issued). 

50. WILLIAM HENRY SEWARD. 

Secretary of State March 5, 1861, to March 5, 1869. 
Elected October 4, 1865. Class 3. Insignia 50 (not issued). 
Born May 16, 1801, at Florida, Orange County, N. Y. 
Died October 10, 1872, at Auburn, N. Y. 

51. JOHN ALBION ANDREW. 

Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts January 5, 1861, to 
January 6, 1866. 

Elected October 4, 1865. Class 3. Insignia 51 (not issued). 
Born May 31, 1818, at Windham, Me. 
Died October 27, 1867, at Boston, Mass. 

52. ALFRED T. A. TORBERT. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy Sept. 1, 1851 ; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
Infantry July 1, 1855; Second Lieutenant 5th U. S. Infantry July 19, 1855 ; 
2 



10 REGISTER OF THE 

First Lieutenant Feb. 25, 1861 ; Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. 
Army August 3 to Sept. 25, 1861; Captain 5tli Infantry Sept. 25, 1861; 
resigned Oct. 31, 1866. 

Colonel 1st New Jersey Infantry Sept. 16, 1861. 

Brig. -General tj. S. Volunteers Nov. 29, 1862; mustered out of Volunteer 
service .Jan. 15, 1866. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army July 4, 1863, "for gallant and meritorious 
services at tlie battle of Gettysburg, Pa.;" Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Army May 
28, 1864, "for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Hawes' 
Shop, Va. ;" Colonel U. S. Army September 19, 1864, "for gallant and 
meritorious services at the battle of Winchester, Va. ;" Brig. -General U. S. 
Army March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services at the battle 
of Cedar Creek, Va. ;" Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers Sept. 9, 1864, "for 
distinguished services during the Rebellion;" Maj. -General U. S. Army 
March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in the field during 
the Rebellion." 

Elected October 11, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 52. 

Born July 1, 1833, at Georgetown, Del. 

Lost at sea August 29, 1880. 

53. JOSEPH BARR KIDDOO. 

Private 12th Penna. Infantry April 25, 1861; discharged Aug. 5, 1861. 

Private 63d Penna. Infantry Nov. 1, 1861; Corporal Nov. 22, 1861; 
Sergeant June 1, 1862; First Sergeant July 10, 1862. 

Lieut.-Colonel 137th Penna. Infantry Aug. 25, 1862; Colonel March 15, 
1863 ; mustered out June 1, 1863. 

Major 6th U. S. Colored Troops Oct. 5, 1863 ; Colonel 22d U. S. Colored 
Troops Jan. 6, 1864; mustered out of Volunteer service Jan. 28, 1867. 

Lieut.-Colonel 43d U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866; unassigned March 15, 
1869; retired with rank of Brig. -General Dec. 15, 1870. 

Brevetted Colonel U. S. Army Mar. 2, 1867, "for faithful and meritorious 
services in the assault on Petersburg, Va., June 15, 1864;" Brig. -General 
U. S. Army March 2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious services in action 
at Fair Oaks, Va., Oct. 27, 1864;" Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers June 15, 
1865; Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers September 4, 1865, " for gallant and 
meritorious services during the war." 

Elected October 11, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 53. 

Transferred to New York Commandery January 1, 1870. 

Born March 31, 1837, at Pittsburg, Pa. 

Died August 19, 1880, at New York City. 

55. JAMES EGLINTON MONTGOMERY. 

Captain and Asst. Adjt. -General U. S. Volunteers Oct. 21, 1861; Major 
and Asst. Adjt.-General Aug. 1, 1864; mustered out July 10, 1866. 
Elected October 11, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 55. 
Transferred to New York Commandery 1867. 

57. CHARLES WILHELM. 

Lieut.-Colonel 18th Penna. Infantry April 24, 1861; miistered out Aug. 
6, 1861. 
Lieut.-Colonel 23d Penna. Infantry Aug. 15, 1861 ; resigned July 20, 1862. 
Elected October 11, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 57. 
Born March 8, 1808, at Darmstadt, Germany. 
Died May 12, 1876, at Darmstadt, Germany. 



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58. GEORGE ASHBRIDGE FAIRLAMB. 

Captain 148th Penna. Infantry August 22, 1862; Major Sept. 7, 1862; 
Lieut. -Colonel Nov. 1.0, 1863; honorably discharged Feb. 24, 1865. 
Elected October 11, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 58. 

59. AUGUSTIN TIMOTHY LYNCH, 

Second Lieutenant 183d Penna. Infantry Oct. 3, 1863; Captain Dec. 24, 
1863; Major Aug. 9, 1864 ; Lieut.-Colonel Dec. 4, 1864 ; mustered out July 
13, 1865. 

Elected October 11, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 59. 

60. GEORGE CADWALADER. 

Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 3, 1847; honorably discharged July 
20, 1848. 

Brevetted Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers Sept. 13, 1847, "for gallant and 
meritorious conduct at Chapultepec, Mexico." 

Brevet Maj. -General Penna. Volunteers in the service of the United 
States April — , 1861 ; mustered out July 19, 1861. 

Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers April 25, 1862; resigned July 5, 1865. 

Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 60. 

Commander of the Commandery Nov. 4, 1865, to Feb. 3, 1879. 

Born May 16, 1806, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died Feb. 3, 1879, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

62. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN. 

Lieut.-Colonel 20th Maine Infantry Aug. 8, 1862 ; Colonel June 13, 1863 ; 
Brig.- General U. S. Volunteers June 18, 1864; mustered out January 15, 
1866. 

Brevetted Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers March 29, 1865, "for conspicuous 
gallantry and meritorious services in action on the Quaker Road, Va." 

Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 62. 

Transferred to Maine Commandery June 6, 1866 — Charter member. 

64. JAMES ALDEN. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Apr. 1, 1828 ; Passed Midshipman June 14, 1834 ; 
Lieutenant Feb. 25, 1841; Commander Sept. 14, 1855 ; Captain January 2, 
1863; Commodore July 25, 1866; Rear Admiral June 19, 1871; retired 
March 31, 1872. 

Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 64. 

Senior Vice-Commander of the Commandery 1865-66. 

Born March 31, 1810, at Portland, Me. 

Died February 6, 1877, at San Francisco, Cal. 

65. KILBURN KNOX. 

First Lieutenant 13th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861; Captain May 14, 
1864; transferred to 22d Infantry Sept. 21, 1866; resigned April 1, 1869. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army July 22, 1864, "for gallant and efficient 
services in the attack on Atlanta;" Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 
1865, "for faithful and meritorious services." 

Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 65. 

Transferred to New York Commandery April 30, 1877. 

67. ALFRED LACEY HOUGH. 

Sergeant 17th Penna. Infantry April 18, 1861 ; honorably discharged 
June 29, 1861. 



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Captain 19th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861 ; tracsferred to 28tli Infantry- 
Sept. 21, 1866; uuassigned March 31, 1869; assigned to 13th Infantry April 
16, 1870; Major 22d Infantry Feb. 18, 1874; Lieut.-Colonel 16th Infantry 
Feb. 20, 1882. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army Sept. 20, 1863, "for gallant and meritorious 
services in the battle of Chickamauga, Ga. ;" Lieut.-Colonel March 13, 
1865, "for faithful services in connection with the muster of troops;" 
Colonel March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the 
war." 

Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 67. 

70. NALBRO' FRAZIER, Jr. 

Private 1st Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry May 13, 1861; mustered 
out August 17, 1861. 

Captain 59th Penna. (2d Cavalry) July 1, 1862 ; honorably discharged 
June 16, 1864. 

Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 70. 

Council of the Commandery 1869 to 1873, and 1878 to 1880. 

Junior Vice-Commander 1880 to 1882. 

71. PETER LYLE. 

Colonel 19th Penna. Infantry April 27, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 29, 1861 . 
Colonel 90th Penna. Infantry March 10, 1862 ; mustered out Nov. 26, 1864. 
Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant 
services in battle." 

Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 71 (not issued). 
Born December 24, 1821, at Philadelphia, Pa. 
Died July 17, 1879, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

75. ROBERT PORTER DECHERT. 

Sergeant-Major 29tli Penna. Infantry July 1, 1861; First Lieutenant Jan. 
16, 1862; Captain Feb. 23, 1864; Major March 25, 1865; mustered out 
July 17, 1865. 

Brevetted Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant 
and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 75. 

Council of the Commandery 1881-82. 

76. EDWIN AUGUSTUS LANDELL. 

First Lieutenant 119th Penna. Infantry Aug. 22, 1862; Captain Jan. 2, 
1863 ; Major (a. w. m.) June 9, 1865; mustered out June 19, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers December 5, 1864, "for gallant and 
meritorious conduct at the battle of Winchester, Va., and for his habitual 
good conduct and deportment on all the battle-fields of the campaign before 
Richmond, Va.;" Lieut.-Colonel April 6, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious 
services before Petersburg and at the battle of Little Sailor's Creek, Va." 

Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 76. 

78. ARCHER NEVINS MARTIN. 

Second Lieutenant 161st Penna. (16th Cavalry) Sept. 22, 1862 ; First 
Lieutenant June 1, 1863; Captain April 22, 1864; resigned May 26, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services." 

Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 78. 

Transferred to New York Commandery June 30, 1881. 



COMMANDERT OF PENNSYLVANIA. 13 

94. ROBERT PATTERSON. 

Captain, Lieut. -Colonel, and Colonel 2d Penna. Infantry (Militia) in the 
service of the United States Oct. 2, 1812, to April 2, 1813. 

First Lieutenant 22d U. S. Infantry April 5, 1813 ; transferred to 32d 
Infantry May 27, 1813 ; Captain and Asst. Deputy Quartermaster-General 
June 24, 1813, to June—, 1814; Captain 32d U. S. Infantry April 19, 1814 ; 
honorably discharged June 15, 1815. 

Maj .-General U. S. Volunteers July 7, 1846 ; honorably discharged July 
20, 1848. 

Maj. -General Pennsylvania Volunteers in the service of the United States 
April — , 1861; honorably discharged July 27, 1861. 

Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 94. 

Born January 12, 1792, in County Tyrone, Ireland. 

Died August 7, 1881, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

95. WILLIAM SPRAGUE. 

Governor of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations May 
29, 1860, to March 3, 1863. 

United States Senator March 4, 1863, to March 4, 1875, 
Elected November 1, 1865, Class 3. Insignia 95 (not issued), 

96. HORACE BINNEY, Sr, 

A distinguished lawyer and jurist of Philadelphia. 

Elected November 1, 1865. Class 3. Insignia 96 (not issued). 

Born January 4, 1780, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died August 12, 1875, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

97. WILLIAM MORRIS MEREDITH. 

Attorney -General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania June 3, 1861, 
to January 17, 1867. 

Elected November 1, 1865. Class 3. Insignia 97 (not issued). 
Born June 8, 1799, at Philadelphia, Pa. 
Died August 17, 1873, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

98. ALEXANDER DALLAS BACHE. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1821 ; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
Corps of Engineers U. S. Army July 1, 1825; Second Lieutenant Corps of 
Engineers July 1, 1825 ; resigned June 1, 1829, 

Superintendent U. S. Coast Survey Nov. — , 1843, to Feb. 17, 1867. 

One of the organizers, and Vice-President of the U. S. SanitaryCommission. 

Elected November 1, 1865. Class 3. Insignia 98 (not issued). 

Born July 19, 1806, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died February 17, 1867, at Newport, R. I. 

100. LEWIS MERRILL. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1851 ; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
1st U. S. Dragoons July 1, 1855; Second Lieutenant 2d Dragoons Dec. 13, 
1855 ; First Lieutenant 2d Dragoons (2d Cavalry) April 24, 1861 ; Captain 
Oct. 1, 1861 ; Major 7th Cavalry Nov. 27, 1868. 

Colonel 2d Missouri Cavalry (Merrill's Horse) Aug. 23, 1861; mustered 
out of Volunteer service Dec. 14, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army Sept. 10, 1862, " for gallant and meritorious 
services against the rebel forces in North Missoiiri ; " Lieut. -Colonel Sept. 
10, 1863, " for gallant and meritorious services in the capture of Little 



14 REGISTER OF THE 

Rock, Ark. ;" Colonel March 5, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services 
against tlie rebel forces in Northwest Georgia under the comuiand of the 
rebel General Woiford, and wliich terminated in his surrender ;" Brig.- 
General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant antj meritorious 
services during tlie war." 

Elected December 6, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 100, 

102. WILLIAM WATTS HART DAVIS. 

Private 1st Massachusetts Infantry Dec. 5, 1846 ; First Lieutenant Dec. 
31, 1846 ; First Lieutenant and Adjutant Jan. 16, 1847; Captain March 16, 
1848 ; mustered out July 24, 1848. 

Captain 25th Penna. Infantry April 18, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 1, 1861. 

Colonel 104th Penna. Infantry Sept. 5, 1861; mustered out Sept. 30, 1864. 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for meritorious 
services during tlie operations against Cliarleston, S. C." 

Elected December 6, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 102. 

106. GEORGE S. LUTTRELL WARD. 

Second Lieutenant 60th Penna. (3d Cavalry) April 1, 1863; First 
Lieutenant Oct. 5, 1864 ; Captain Oct. 31, 1864; transferred to 65th Penna. 
(5th Cavalry) May 8, 1865 ; mustered out Aug. 7, 1865. 

Second Lieutenant 13th U. S. Infantry May 11, 1866 ; transferred to 31st 
Infantry Sept. 21, 1866; transferred to 22d Infantry May 15, 1869; First 
Lieutenant July 1, 1872. 

Elected December 6, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 106. 

109. JOSEPH TOWNER PRATT. 

Private Independent Company (Penna.) Act. Engineers Aug. 14, 1862; 
First Sergeant Dec. 13, 1862; Second Lieutenant (a. w. ?n.) Dec. 24, 1862. 

Captain 32d U. S. Colored Troops March 4, 1864 ; Major June 7, 1865 ; 
mustered out Aug. 22, 1865. 

Elected December 6, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 109. 

Born August 3, 1838, at Prattville, Susquehanna County, Pa. 

Died March 26, 1877, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

110. JAMES McINTYRE. 

First Lieutenant 115th Penna. Infantry Feb. 28, 1862; Captain (a. lu. m.) 
May 3, 1863; honorably discharged Dec. 19, 1863. 
Elected December 6, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 110. 

111. CHARLES GRAHAM HALPINE. 

Major and Asst. Adjt. -General U. S. Volunteers Sept. 5, 1861 ; Lieut. - 
Colonel (by assignment) Nov. 8, 1862, to July 1, 1863; resigned July 31, 
1864. 

• Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Volunteers June 5, 1864, " for gallantry 
and distinguished services at the battle of Piedmont, Va. ;" Colonel U. S. 
Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faitliful and meritorious services during 
the war;" Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for meritorious 
services during tlie war." 

Elected January 3, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 111. 

Transferred to New York Comraandery Jan. 17, 1866 — Charter member. 

Born November — , 1829, at Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland. 

Died August 3, 1868, at New York City. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 15 

112. ROBERT HAMPTON RAMSEY. 

Captain and Asst. Adjt. -General U. S. Volunteers Dec. 5, 1863; Major 
and Asst. Adjt. -General Jan. 27, 1865 ; mustered out June 8, 1866. 

Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel and Colonel U. S. Volunteers June 5, 18G5, "for 
faitliful services in the field." 

Elected January 3, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 112. 

Born May 29, 1838, at Pottsville, Pa. 

BiffO. May 31, 1876, at Nashville, Tenn. 

114. SAMUEL NEAVE LEWIS. 

Second Lieutenant llStli Penna. Infantry xVug. 20, 1862; First Lieutenant 
March 9, 1863; honorably discharged Nov. 27^1863. 
Elected January 5, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 114. 

118. HENRY EDGAR KEENE. 

Elected January 3, 1866. Class 3. Insignia 118 (not issued). 

Born 1820. 

Died June 23, 1875, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

119. JOSEPH WARNER JOHNSON. 

A citizen of Philadelphia and member of the Society of Friends, who, 
from 1862 to 1864, accompanied the Pliiladelphia Brigade (69th, 71st, 72d, 
and 106th Penna. Infantry) in the field, and in various ways rendered very 
valuable assistance to the men of that command. 

Elected January 3, 1866. Class 3. Insignia 119 (not issued). 

Born January 6, 1818, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died September 21, 1873, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

120. ROBERT ANDERSON. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1821 ; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
2d U. S. Artillery July 1, 1825 ; Second Lieutenant 3d Artillery July 1, 1825 ; 
First Lieutenant June 30, 1833; Brevet Captain and Asst. Adjt. -General 
July 7, 1838, to Nov. 30, 1841; Captain .3d Artillery Oct. 23, 1841; Major 
1st Artillery Oct. 5, 1857 ; Brig.-Genaral May 15, 1861 ; retired Oct. 27, 1863. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army April 2, 1838, "for gallantry and successful 
conduct in the war against Florida Indians;" Major Sept. 8, 1847, "for 
gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico;" 
Maj. -General Feb. 3, 1865, "for gallant and meritorioiis services in the 
harbor of Charleston, S. C, in the defence of Fort Sumter." 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 120 (not issued). 

Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866 — Charter member. 

Born June 14, 1805, near Louisville, Ky. 

Died October 26, 1871, at Nice, France. 

121. JOHN GRUBB PARKE. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1845; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
U. S. Topographical Engineers July 1, 1849 ; Second Lieutenant April 18, 
1854; First Lieutenant July 1, 1856; Captain Sept. 9, 1861; transferred 
to Corps of Engineers March 3, 1863; Major June 17, 1864; Lieut.-Colonel 
March 4, 1879. 

Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers Nov. 23, 1861; Maj. -General July 18, 
1862 ; mustered out of Volunteer service Jan. 15, 1866. 

Brevetted Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Army April 26, 1862, "for gallant and 



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meritorious services in the capture of Fort Macon, N. C.;" Colonel July 12, 
18(53, "for gallant and meritorious services in the capture of Jackson, 
Miss.;" Brig. -General March 13, 18G5, " for gallant and meritorious services 
in the defence of Knoxville, Tenn. ;" Maj. -General March 13, 1865, "for 
gallant and meritorious services in the repulse at Fort Stedman, Va." 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 121 (not issued). 

Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866 — Charter member. 

122. ISRAEL VOGDES. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1833; Second Lieutenant 1st U. S. 
Artillery July 1, 1837; First Lieutenant July 9, 1838; Captain Aug. 20, 
1847; Major May 14, 1861; Lieut. -Colonel 5th Artillery June 1, 1863; 
Colonel 1st Artillery Aug. 1, 1863 ; retired Jan. 2, 1881. 

Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers November 29, 1862; mustered out of 
Volunteer service January 15, 1866. 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Army April 9, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services in the field during the war." 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 122. 

Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866 — Charter member. 

123. DANIEL BUTTERFIELD. 

First Sergeant "Clay Guards" (Washington, D. C.) April 16, 1861; 
Colonel 12th New York Infantry April 19, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 5, 1861. 

Lieut. -Colonel 12th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861; Colonel 5th Infantry 
July 1, 1863 ; unassigned March 15, 1869 ; resigned March 14, 1870. 

Brig. - General U. S. Volunteers Sept. 7, 1861 ; Maj. -General Nov. 29, 
1862; mustered out of Volunteer service Aug. 24, 1865. 

Brevetted Brig. - General U. S. Army March 13, 1865, " for gallant and 
meritorious services during the war;" Maj. -General U. S. Army March 13, 
1865, " for gallant and meritorious services in the field during the war." 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1". Insignia 123. 

Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866 — Charter member. 

124. SAMUEL WYLIE CRAWFORD. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army March 10, 1851 ; Major 
13th U. S. Infantry May M, 1861 ; Lieut. -Colonel 2d Infantry Feb. 17, 1864; 
Colonel 16th Infantry Feb. 22, 1869; transferred to 2d Infantry March 15, 
1869; retired with the rank of Brig.-General Feb. 19, 1873. 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers April 25, 1862 ; mustered out of Volunteer 
service Jan. 15, 1866. 

Brevetted Colonel U. S. Army July 2, 1863, "for gallant and meritorious 
services in the battle of Gettysburg, Pa.;" Brig.-General U. S. Army March 
13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Five Forks, 
Va. ;" Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers August 1, 1864, "for conspicuous 
gallantry in the battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court-House, 
Jericho Mills, Bethesda Church, Petersburg, and Globe Tavern (Weldon 
Railroad), and for faithful service in the campaign ;" Maj. -General U. S. 
Army March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in the field 
during the war." 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 124. 

126. DANIEL T. VAN BUREN. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1843; Second Lieutenant 2d U. S. 
Artillery July 1, 1847; First Lieutenant Feb. 14, 1849 ; resigned March 31, 
1855. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 17 

Captain of Engineers, 20th New York Militia May 4, 1861 ; mustered out 
Aug. 2, 1861. 

Major and Asst. Adjutant-General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 3, 1861. 

Colonel and Add. Aide-de-Camp June 1, 1862; mustered out Mar. 20, 1866. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 126 (not issued). 

Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866 — Charter member. 

127. HENRY E. DAVIES, Jk. 

Captain 5th New York Infantry (Duryea's Zouaves) May 9, 1861. 

Major 2d New York Cavalry (Harris Light) Aug. 15, 1861; Lieut.-Colonel 
Dec. 30, 1862; Colonel June 16, 1863. 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers Sept. 16, 1863; Maj. -General May 4, 1865 ; 
resigned Jan. 1, 1866. 

Brevetted Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers Oct. 1, 1864, "for gallant and 
distinguished conduct during the campaign before Richmond, and more 
particularly in the battle on the Vaughan Road, Va." 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 127. 

Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866 — Charter member. 

128. MARTIN THOMAS McMAHON. 

Captain and Additional Aide-de-Camp U. S. Volunteers Oct. 25, 1861; 
Major and Aide-de-Camp Oct. 29, 1862 (revoked Feb. 14, 1863) ; Lieut.- 
Colonel and Asst. Adjutant-General (by assignment) Jan. 1, 1863, to Aug. 
15, 1865; mustered out Feb. 21, 1866. 

Brevetted Colonel U. S. Volunteers Aug. 1, 1864, "for highly meritorious 
service in the campaign from the Wilderness to Cold Harbor, Va.," and 
Brig.-General and Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for 
faithful and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 128. 

Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866 — Charter member. 

129. EGBERT L. VIELE. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1842; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
2d U. S. Infantry July 1, 1847; Second Lieutenant 1st Infantry Sept. 8, 
1847; First Lieutenant Oct. 26, 1850; resigned June 1, 1853. 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 17, 1861 ; resigned Oct. 20, 1863. 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 129 (not issued). 

Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866 — Charter member. 

130. WILLIAM CONANT CHURCH. 

Captain and Commissary of Subsistence U. S. Volunteers Oct. 4, 1862; 
. resigned June 18, 1863. 

Brevetted Major and Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, 
"for faithful and meritorious services during the war." 
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 130. 
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866 — Charter membef . 

131. WILSON BARSTOW. 

Second Lieutenant 37th New York Infantry Sept. 28, 1861. 
Captain and Additional Aide-de-CamiJ U. S. Volunteers June 20, 1862; 
mustered out May 31, 1866. 
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Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for faithful and 
meritorious services during the war;" Lieut. -Colonel and Colonel U. S. 
Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for efficient and meritorious services during 
the war." 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 131 (not issued). 

Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866 — Charter member. 

132. HORATIO COLLINS KING. 

Captain and Assistant Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers Aug. 19, 1862; 
resigned May 19, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for meritorious 
services in his department during the war;" Lieut. -Colonel and Colonel 
U. S. Volunteers May 19, 1865, " for faithful and meritorious services." 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 1H2. 

Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866 — Charter member. 

133. JOSEPH AUGUSTUS SLIPPER. 

First Lieutenant 67th New York Infantry Sept. 16, 1861. 

Captain and Asst. Adjutant-General U. S. Volunteers Sept. 9, 1862; 
mustered out Sept. 19, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful and 
meritorious services during the war;" Lieut. -Colonel and Colonel U. S. 
Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in the 
field during the war." 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 133. 

Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866 — Charter member. 

134. CHRISTOPHER R. McDONALD. 

First Lieutenant 47th New York Infantry Sept. 14, 1861; Captain Feb. 
19, 1862; Major July 21, 1863; Lieut.-Colonel Sept. 29, 1863; Colonel 
March 20, 1865; mustered out Aug. 30, 1865. 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 134 (not issued). 

Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866 — Charter member. 

135. GEORGE FOSTER EMMONS. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy April 1, 1828 ; Passed Midshipman July 14, 1834 ; 
Lieutenant Feb. 25, 1841; Commander Jan. 28, 1856; Captain Feb. 7, 1863; 
Commodore Sept. 20, 1868; Rear Admiral Nov. 5, 1872; retired Aug. 23. 
1873. 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 135. 

Council of the Commandery 1871 to 1880. Senior Vice-Commander 1880 
to 1882. 

136. GEORGE MARCELLUS RANSOM. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy July 25, 1839; Passed Midshipman July 2, 1845 ; 
Master June 28, 1853; Lieutenant Feb. 21. 1854; Lieut. -Commander July 
16, 1862; Commander Jan. 2, 1863; Captain March 2, 1870; Commodore 
March 28, 1877; retired .lune 18, 1882. 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 136. 

Council of the Commandery 1869—1870. 

Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866 — Charter member. 

Re-transferred to Pennsylvania Commandery May 1, 1868. Transferred 
to New York Commandery May 1, 1870. 



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137. WILLIAM REYNOLDS. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Nov. 17, 1831; Passed Midshipman June 15, 
1837; Lieutenant Sept. 8, 1841; retired Sept. 24, 185.5; Commander 
(retired) June 9, 1862; Commander (active) May 11, 1865, to date from 
April 25, 1861; Captain July 25, 1866; Commodore June 10, 1870; Rear 
Admiral Dec. 12, 1873; retired Dec. 12, 1877. 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 137. 

Born Dec. 18, 1815, at Lancaster, Pa. 

Died Nov. 5, 1879, at Washington, D. C. 

140. PHILIP CARIGAN JOHNSON. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Aug. 31, 1846; Passed Midshipman June 8, 
1852; Lieutenant Sept. 16, 1855; Lieut.-Commander July 16, 1862; Com- 
mander Feb. 2, 1867; Captain June 14, 1874. 

Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 140. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 8, 1882. 

141. JOHN WATTERS. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Feb. 12, 1846; Passed Midshipman June 8, 
1852; Lieutenant September 16, 1855; Lieut.-Commander July 16, 1862; 
Commander April 14, 1867. 

Elected February 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 141. 

Born January 5, 1831, Michigan. 

Died January 22, 1874, at Baltimore, Md. 

142. FRANK LATTA DUBOIS. 

Asst. Surgeon (Master) U. S. Navy May 22, 1862; Passed Asst. Surgeon 
(Lieutenant) 1865; Surgeon (Lieut.-Commander) Feb. 20, 1870. 
Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 142. 

143. JOSHUA THOMAS OWEN. 

Colonel 24th Penna. Infantry May 8, 1861; mustered out Aug. 10, 1861. 

Colonel 69th Penna. Infantry August 18, 1861. 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers Nov. 29, 1862; mustered out July 18, 1864. 

Elected Feb. 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 143. 

Correspondent of the Commandery 1866-1867. 

145. CHARLES MALLET PREVOST, 

Captain and Asst. Adjt.-Greneral U. S. Volunteers May 1, 1862; resigned 
Aug. 16, 1862. 

Colonel 118th Penna. Infantry Aug. 28, 1862. 

Colonel 16th Veteran Reserve Corps Sept. 29, 1863; honorably discharged 
June 30, 1866. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for meritorious 
services." 

Elected February 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 145. 

146. JAMES POULTNEY PEROT. 

First Lieutenant and Adjutant 118th Penna. Infantry Aug. 30, 1862; 
resigned Jan. 17, 1863. 

Lieut. -Colonel 49th Penna. Infantry (Militia) in the service of the United 
States July 14, 1863; mustered out Sept. 2, 1863. 

Elected Feb. 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 146. 

Born May 12, 1825, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died January 13, 1872, at Philadelphia, Pa. 



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149. CECIL CLAY. 

Captain 58th Penna. Infantry March 1, 1862; Lieut. -Colonel Jan. 1, 1865; 
mustered out .Jan. 24, 1866. 

Brevetted Colonel and Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, 
" for gallant and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected February 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 149. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

150. ANTONY ALEXANDER CLAY. 

First Lieutenant 58th Penna. Infantry Jan. 9, 1862; mustered out Jan. 
17, 1865. 

First Lieutenant and Adjutant 58th Penna. Infantry Sept. 23, 1865; 
mustered out Jan. 24, 1866. 

Elected Feb. 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 150. 

151. JOHN WILLIAM HOFMANN. 

Captain 23d Penna. Infantry April 21, 1861; mustered out July 31, 1861. 

Lieut.-Colonel 56th Penna. Infantry Oct. 1, 1861; Colonel March 1, 1863; 
mustered out March 7, 1865. 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers AugiTst 1, 1864, "for brave, 
constant, and efficient services in the battles and marches of the campaign." 

Elected February 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 151. 

Council of the Commandery 1868-1869; and 1877 to 1882. 

152. RICHARD BIDDLE ROBERTS. 

Colonel 30th Penna. Infantry (1st Reserves) June 4, 1861; resigned Nov. 
1, 1862. 

Elected Feb. 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 152. 

153. FRANK TAYLOR BENNETT. 

Major 16th Penna. Infantry May 3, 1861 ; mustered out July 30, 1861. 
Lieut.-Colonel 55th Penna. Infantry Dec. 4, 1861 ; mustered out Dec. 21, 
1864. 

Elected February 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 153. 
Born August 1, 1834, at Minersville, Schuylkill Co., Pa. 
Died February 5, 1871, at Cincinnati, 0. 

154. ROBERT MILLER HENDERSON. 

Captain 36th Penna. Infantry (7th Reserves) April 21, 1861 ; Lieut.- 
Colonel July 4, 1862 ; resigned April 30, 1863. 

Brevetted Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious conduct during the action at Charles City Cross-roads where he 
was woiinded, and for good conduct throughout the campaign;" Brig.- 
General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious 
conduct at the battle of Bull Run (second), Va." 

Elected February 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 154. 

156. BENITO JUAREZ. 

President of the Republic of Mexico, Jan. 11, 1861, to July 18, 1872. 
Elected February 7, 1866. Class 3. Insignia 156 (not issued). 

Born 18t*7, at Villa Ixltan, State of Oajaca. 

Died July 18, 1872, at the City of Mexico. 



COMMANDERT OF PENNSYLVANIA. 21 

158. THORNTON ALEXANDER JENKINS. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Nov. 1, 1828 ; Passed Midshipman June 14, 1834; 
Lieutenant Dec. 9, 1839 ; Commander Sept. 14, 1855 ; Captain July 16, 
1862 ; Commodore July 25, 1866 ; Rear Admiral Aug. 15, 1870 ; retired 
Dec. 11, 1873. 

Elected February 12, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 158, 

Council of the Commandery 1867-1868. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

159. HENRY AUGUSTUS WISE. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Feb. 8, 1834; Passed Midshipman July 16, 1840; 
Lieutenant Feb. 25, 1847 ; Commander July 16, 1862 ; Captain Dec. 29, 1866. 
Elected February 12, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 159 (not issued). 
Born May 2, 1819, at Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Died April 2, 1869, at Naples, Italy, 

161, WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK, 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1840J Brevet Second Lieutenant 6th 
U. S. Infantry July 1, 1844; Second Lieutenant June 18, 1846; Regimental 
Quartermaster June 30, 1848, to Oct, 1, 1849 ; Regimental Adjutant Oct. 1, 
1849, to Nov. 7, 1855 ; First Lieutenant Jan. 27, 1853; Captain and Asst. 
Quartermaster Nov. 7, 1855 ; Major and Quartermaster Nov, 30, 1863 ; Brig,- 
General U. S. Army Aug. 12, 1864, "for gallant and distinguished services 
in the battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor, and in 
all the operations of the army in Virginia under Lieut. -General Grant;" 
Maj. -General July 26, 1866. 

Brig.-General U, S. Volunteers Sept. 23, 1861; Maj. -General Nov. 29, 
1862 ; vacated commission in volunteer service July 26, 1866. 

Brevetted First Lieutenant U. S. Army Aug. 20, 1847, " for gallant and 
meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Cherubusco, Mexico;" 
Maj, -General U. S. Army March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious 
services in the battle of Spotsylvania, Va." 

The Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America 
in Congress assembled Resolved (joint resolution approved April 21, 1866) 
"That in addition to the thanks heretofore voted by joint resolution, ap- 
proved Jan. 28, 1864, to ■* * * and the officers and soldiers of the Army of 
the Potomac for the skill and heroic valor which, at Gettysburg, repulsed, 
defeated, and drove back, broken and dispirited, the veteran army of the 
rebellion, the gratitude of the American people, and the thanks of their 
Representatives in Congress are likewise due and are hereby tendered to 
Maj. -General Winfield S. Hancock, for his gallant, meritorious, and con- 
spicuous share in that great and decisive victory." 

Elected February 12, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 161. 

Council of the Commandery 1866 to 1869 ; Commander 1879 to 1882. 

163. ADOLPH BUSCHBECK. 

Lieut.-Colonel 27th Penna. Infantry Sept. 8, 1861; Colonel Nov. 1, 1861; 
mustered out June 11, 1864. 

Elected Ferbuary 12, 1866, Class 1, Insignia 163, 

164. WILLIAM FAXON. 

Assistant Secretary of the Navy June 1, 1866, to March 3, 1869. 
Elected February 12, 1866. Class 3. Insignia 164 (not issued). 



22 REGISTER OF THE 

165. CORNELIUS REA AGNEW. 

One of the founders of the United States Sanitary Commission, 1861- 
1865, whose practical skill, executive ability, generosity of personal toil, 
valuable experience as Medical Director, and keen interest in the details 
of the service, rendered perfectly successful the plans of the Commission, 
in the relief which it afforded on so vast a scale in their life-saving work on 
the battle-fields of the war, and the succor which it was able to minister to 
soldiers returning from southern prisons. 

Elected February 12, 1866. Class 3. Insignia 165. 

166. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. 

Elected February 12, 1866. Class 3. Insignia 166 (not issued). 

Born 

bied February 9, 1878, at New York City. 

168. PHINEAS J. HORWITZ. 

Asst. Surgeon U. S. Navy Nov. 8, 1847; Surgeon (Lieut. -Commander) 
April 19, 1861; Medical Inspector (Commander) March 3, 1871; Medical 
Director (Captain) Dec. 19, 1873. 

Elected February 19, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 168. 

169. HORATIO BRIDGE. 

Purser U. S. Navy Feb. 16, 1838; retired as Paymaster -General with 
relative rank of Commodore April 8, 1868 ; Pay Director (retired list) 
March 3, 1871. 

Elected February 19, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 169. 

Transferred to the District of Columbia Commandery March 7, 1882. 

171. JOHN McDowell rice. 

Asst. Surgeon (Master) U. S. Navy April 28, 1863. 
Elected February 19, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 171. 
Born September 19, 1841, at Philadeli^hia, Pa. 
Died July 13, 1868, at sea. 

172. GEORGE HENRY COOKE. 

Asst. Surgeon (Master) U. S. Navy Sept. 22, 1862; Passed Asst. Surgeon 
(Lieutenant) Jan. 20, 1866; Surgeon (Lieut. -Commander) Feb. 20, 1870. 
Elected February 19, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 172. 

173. WILLIAM BROOKE-RAWLE. 

Second Lieutenant 60th Penna. (3d Cavalry) December 18, 1862; First 
Lieutenant Oct. 5, 1864; Captain Oct. 31, 1864; transferred to 65th Penna. 
(5th Cavalry) May 8, 1865; mustered out Aug. 7, 1865. 

Second Lieutenant 7th U. S. Cavalry July 28, 1866 ; declined Nov. 7, 1866. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant and 
meritorious services at the battle of Hatcher's Run, Va., Dec. 9, 1864;" 
Lieut. -Colonel April 9, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in the 
campaign terminating in Lee's surrender April 9, 1865." 

Elected February 19, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 173. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 23 

175. HENRY KUHN HOFF. 

Midsliipman U. S. Navy Oct. 28, 1823 ; Passed Midshipman March 23, 
1829 ; Lieutenant March 3, 1831 ; Commander Feb. 6, 1854 ; Captain June 
30, 1861 ; Commodore July 1(3, 1862 ; Rear Admiral April 13, 1867. 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 175. 

Council of the Commandery 1866-1867. Senior Vice-Commander 1867- 
1868 ; and 1873-1874. 

Born 1809, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died December 25, 1878, at Washington, D. C. 

178. JONATHAN MESSERSMITH FOLTZ. 

Asst. Surgeon U. S. Navy April 4, 1831 ; Surgeon Dec. 8, 1838 : Medical 
Director (Captain) March 3, 1871 ; retired as Surgeon-General U. S. Navy 
with the relative rank of Commodore, April 25, 1872. 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia — . 

Born April 25, 1810, at Lancaster, Pa. 

Died April 12, 1877, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

181. JAMES MADISON FRAILEY. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy May 1, 1828 ; Passed Midshipman June 4, 1836; 
Lieutenant Sept. 8, 1841 ; Commander April 24, 1861 ; Captain Feb. 6, 
1866; Commodore March 2, 1870; retired May 6, 1871. 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 181. 

Senior Vice-Commander of the Commandery 1866-1867. 

Born May 6, 1809, at Baltimore, Md. 

Died September 26, 1877, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

182. FOXHALL ALEXANDER PARKER. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy March 11, 1839 ; Passed Midshipman June 29, 
1843; Lieutenant Sept. 28, 1850; Commander July 16, 1862; Captain July 
25, 1866. 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 182. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery November 3, 1868. 

Born August 5, 1821, at New York. 

Died June 10, 1879, at Annapolis, Md. 

183. JOHN GUEST. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Dec. 16, 1837; Passed Midshipman June 29, 
1843 ; Lieutenant Dec. 24, 1850 ; Commander July 16, 1862 ; Captain July 
25, 1866 ; Commodore Dec. 12, 1872. 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 183. 

Born March 7, 1822, at Jackson, Cape Girardeau Co., Mo. 

Died January 12, 1879, at Portsmouth, N. H. 

185. MERRIWETHER PATTERSON JONES. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Sept. 9, 1841 ; Passed Midshipman Aug. 10, 
1847 ; Lieutenant Sept. 15, 1855; Lieut. -Commander July 16, 1862. 
Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 185 (not issued). 
Born August 25, 1824, at Sharon, Fairfax Co., Va. 
Died April 11, 1866, at Sharon, Fairfax Co., Va. 



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186. ALEXANDER FOSTER CROSMAN. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Oct. 1, 1851; Master Nov. 4, 1858; Lieutenant 
Nov. 23, ISyO; Lieut.- Commander July 16, 1862; Commander July 1, 1870. 
Elected Marcli 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 186 (not issued). 
Born June 11, 1839, at St. Louis, Mo. 
Drowned April 12, 1872, at Greytown, Nicaragua. 

191. WILLIAM BEDFORD ROYALL. 

First Lieutenant 2d Missouri Mounted Volunteers, July 31, 1846. 

First Lieutenant and Adjutant Santa Fe Battalion Autjust 14, 1847; 
mustered out Oct. 20, 1848. 

First Lieutenant 2d U. S. Cavalry March 3, 1855 ; Captain 2d Cavalry 
(5th Cavalry) March 21, 1861; Major 5th Cavalry Dec. 7, 1863; Lieut.- 
Colonel 3d Cavalry Dec. 2, 1875. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Arm^^ May 27, 1862, "for gallant and meritorious 
services in the battle of Hanover Court-house, Va. ;" Lieut. -Colonel June 
13, 1862, "for gallant and meritorious services in the cavalry action at Old 
Church, Va. ;" Colonel March 13, 1865, "for arduous and faithful services 
in the recruitment of the armies of the United States." 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 191. 

193. ROBERT SMITH LA MOTTE. 

Captain 1st Delaware Infantry May 2, 1861 ; Major June 12, 1861 ; 
mustered out June 24, 1861. 

Captain 13th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861 ; Major 12th Infantry Dec. 3, 
1868 : transferred to 13th Infantry March 15, 1869 ; Lieut.-Colonel 12th 
Infantry June 12, 1879. 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 193. 

194. GEORGE ROBERT ORME. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers May 18, 1864 ; 
mustered out Nov. 30, 1866. 

Brevetted Major, Lieut. -Colonel, and Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 
1865, "for faithful and meritorious services." 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 194. 

195. ROBERT MORTON BRINTON. 

Private 59th Penna. (2d Cavalry) Oct. 17, 1861 ; Company Quartermaster- 
Sergeant Dec. 9, 1861 ; Second Lieutenant Jan. 17, 1862 ; First Lieutenant 
and Regimental Commissary of Subsistence Jan. 1, 1863; Caj^tain Nov. 24, 
1864; Major April 19, 1865; transferred to 1st Penna. Provisional Cavalry 
June 17, 1865 ; mustered out July 13, 1865. 

Captain 7th U. S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry July 15, 1865 ; lionorably 
discharged May 21, 1866. 

Brevetted Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Volunteers April 1, 1865, "for gallantry 
in the battle of Five Forks, Va." 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 195. 

Chancellor of the Commandery 1876 to 1882. 

196. EDWARD M. McCOOK. 

Second Lieutenant 1st U. S. Cavalry May 8, 1861 ; 4th Cavalry Aug. 3, 
1861 ; First Lieutenant July 17, 1862 ; resigned May 9, 1866. 

Major 2d Indiana Cavalry Sept. 29, 1861 ; Lieut.-Colonel Feb. 11, 1862; 
Colonel April 30, 1862. 



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Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers April 27, 1864; mustered out of Volunteer 
service January 15, 1866. * 

Brevetted First Lieutenant U. S. Army April 7, 1862, "for gallant and 
meritorious services at the battle of Shiloh, Tenn.;" Captain Oct. 8, 1862, 
"for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Perryville, Ky. ; 
Major Sept. 20, 1863, "for gallant and meritorious services at the battle 
of Chickamauga, Ga. ;" Lieut. -Colonel Jan. 27, 1864, "for gallant and 
meritorious services during the cavalry operations in East Tennessee;" 
Colonel March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services in the 
capture of Selma, Ala. ;" Brig. -General March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services in the field during the vrar." 

Brevetted Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant 
and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 196. 

197. ANSON GEORGE McCOOK. 

Captain 2d Ohio Infantry April 17, 1861 ; mustered out July 31, 1861. 

Major 2d Ohio Infantry Aug. 6, 1861; Lieut. -Colonel Jan. 1, 1863; 
Colonel Jan. 20, 1863 ; mustered out Oct. 10, 1864. 

Colonel 194th Ohio Infantry March 14, 1865 ; honorably discharged Oct. 
21, 1865. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers Mar. 13, 1865, "for meritorious 
services." 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 197. 

Transferred to New York Commandery Nov. 5, 1875. 

198. JOHN WHITE GEARY. 

Lieut. -Colonel 2d Penna. Infantry Jan. 7, 1847; Colonel Nov. 3, 1847; 
mustered out July 21, 1848. 

Colonel 28th Penna. Infantry June 28, 1861. 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers April 25, 1862 ; mustered out Jan. 15, 
1866. 

Brevetted Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers Jan. 12, 1865, "for fitness to 
command and promptness to execute." 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 198. 

Born December 30, 1819, at Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., Pa. 

Died February 8, 1873, at Harrisburg, Pa. 

199. JOHN FREDERIC HARTRANFT. 

Colonel 4th Penna. Infantry April 20, 1861 ; mustered out July 27, 1861. 
Volunteer Aide-de-Camp with the rank of Colonel, upon the Staif of Col. 
William B. Franklin, U. S. Army, commanding First Brigade First Division 
at the battle of Bull Run, Va., July 21. 

Colonel 51st Penna. Infantry Nov. 16, 1861. 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers May 12, 1864; mustered out Jan. 15, 1866. 

Colonel 34th U. S. Infantry, July 28, 1866; declined Nov. 7, 1866. 

Brevetted Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers Mar. 25, 1865, "for conspicuous 
gallantry in repulsing and driving back the enemy from the lodgment 
made on our lines at Fort Sedgwick, Va." 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 199. 

201. HENRY EARNEST GOODMAN. 

Major and Surgeon 28th Penna. Infantry July 23, 1861. 
Asst. Surgeon U. S. Volunteers Feb. 26, 1864; Major and Surgeon May 18, 
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26 REGISTER OF THE 

1864; Colonel and Medical Director (by assignment) May 26, 1865, to 
June 19, 1865; mustered out Nov. 3, 1865. 

Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel and Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, 
" for faithful and laieritorious services during the war." 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 201. 

202. POWELL STACKHOUSE. 

Second Lieutenant 133d Penna. Infantry Aug. 5, 1862; First Lieutenant 
Aug. 21, 1862; mustered out May 24, 1863. 

Captain 198th Penna. Infantry September 8, 1864; Major May 1, 1865; 
mustered out June 4, 1865. 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 202. 

203. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN WINGER. 

First Lieutenant 112th Penna. (2d Heavy Artillery) Aug. 23, 1862. 

Captain (a. u\ m.) lS9th Penna. (2d Prov. Heavy Artillery) April 30, 1864; 
Major 112th Pennsylvania (2d Heavy Artillery) Jan. 24, 1865 ; Lieut. - 
Colonel May 18, 1865 ; mustered out .Jan. 29, 1866. 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 203. 

205. RICHARD DONAGAN. 

Captain 118th Penna. Infantry Aug. 19, 1862 ; honorably discharged 
March 30, 1864. 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 205. 
Born May 22, 1809, at Philadelphia, Pa. 
Died March 30, 1874, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

206. FREDERICK TIEDEMANN. 

Quartermaster -Sergeant 75th Penna. Infantry Aug. 20, 1861; Second 
Lieutenant Nov. 12, 1861 ; First Lieutenant and Adjutant Feb. 10, 1862 ; 
resigned May 2, 1862. 

Captain 75th Penna. Infantry Aug. 24, 1862; resigned Sept. 15, 1863. 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 206. 

207. ALFRED S. NEWLIN. 

Second Lieutenant 114th Penna. Infantry July 28, 1862 ; First Lieutenant 
July 1, 1863; Captain Feb. 26, 1864; mustered out May 29, 1865, 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers April 9, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services during the recent operations resulting in the fall of 
Richmond, Va., and the surrender of the insurgent army under Gen. R. E. 
Lee." 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 207 (not issued). 

Born 

Died February 18, 1867, at Richmond, Va. 

208. RICHARD YOUNG. 

Private 109th Penna. Infantry Dec. 3, 1861; First Lieutenant Jan. 29, 
1862; resigned Oct. 29, 1862. 
Elected March 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 208. 

211. MATTHEW SIMPSON, D.D. 

Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. 

Elected March 7, 1866. Class 3. Insignia 211 (not issued). 



COMMANUERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 27 

221. WILLIAM ALEXANDER LA MOTTE. 

First Lieutenant 4tli Delaware Infantry June 18, 1862. 

Captain and Asst. Adjt. -General U. S. Volunteers Nov. 9, 1863; mustered 
out Sept. 1, 1866. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 186.5, "for gallant and 
meritorious services in the battles before Petersburg, Va. " Lieut. -Colonel 
U. S. Volunteers March 16, 1866, "for faithful and meritorioiis services 
connected with the mustering out and disbanding of the volunteer armies 
of the United States." 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 249. 

223. MARSHALL I. LUDINGTON. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers Oct. 20, 1862 ; Major 
and Quartermaster (by assignment) Aug. 2, 1864, to Oct. 23, 1864; Colonel 
and Quartermaster (by assignment) Oct. 24, 1864, to Jan. 1, 1867; Major 
and Quartermaster U. S. Army March 14, 1867. 

Brevetted Major, Lieut. -Colonel, and Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 
1865, ' ' for faithful and meritorious services during the war ; ' ' Brig. -General. 
U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious services in 
the Quartermaster's department during the war;" Lieut. -Colonel U. S. 
Army March 2, 1867. "for faithfal and meritorious services in the Quarter- 
master's department during the war." 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 251. 

225. FRANCIS FESSENDEN. 

Captain 19th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861. 

Colonel 25tli Maine Infantry Sept". 29, 1862; mustered out July 10, 1863. 

Colonel 30th Maine Infantry Jan. 11, 1864. 

Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers May 10, 1864; Maj. -General Nov. 9, 
1865; mustered out of Volunteer service Sept. 1, 1866. 

Lieut. -Colonel 45th U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866 (declined); transferred 
to 28th Infantry Sept. 21, 1866; retired with rank of Brig. -General Nov. 1, 
1866. 

Brevetted Major and Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Army July 6, 1864, "for gallant 
services at Shiloh and Monteil's Blufl', on Red River," and Brig. -General U. 
S. Army March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services in the field 
during the war." 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 253. 

Transferred to Maine Commandery June 6, 1866 — Charter member. 

226. CHARLES HENRY SMITH. 

Captain 1st Maine Cavalry Oct. 19, 1861 ; Major Feb. 16, 1863; Lieut.- 
Colonel March 1, 1863; Colonel June 18, 1863; mustered out Aug. 11, 1865. 

Colonel 28th U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866; transferred to 19th Infantry 
March 15, 1869. 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 1, 1864, " for distinguished 
conduct in the engagement at St. Mary's Church ;" Maj. -General March 
13, 1865, "for highly distinguished and meritorious services;" Brig.- 
General U. S. Army March 2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious services 
in the battle of Sailor's Creek, Va. ;" Maj. -General U. S. Army March 2, 
1867, " for gallant and meritorious services dui'ing the war." 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 254. 

Transferred to Maine Commandery June 6, 1866 — Cliarter member. 
Re-transferred to Penna. Commanderv Julv 14, 1881. 



28 KEGISTER OF THK 

227. JOHN C. CALDWELL. 

Colonel 11th Maine Infantry Nov. 12, 1861. 

Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers April 28, 1862; mustered out Jan. 15, 1866. 
Brevetted Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 19, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services." 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 255 (not issued). 
Transferred to Maine Commandery June 6, 1866 — Charter member. 

228. HENRY GODDARD THOMAS. 

Captain 5th Maine Infantry June 24, 1861 ; honorably discharged Aug. 
26, 1861. 

Colonel 79th U. S. Colored Troops March 20, 1863; honorably discharged 
July 11, 1863. 

Colonel ]9th U. S. Colored Troops Jan. 16, 1864. 

Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers Nov. 30, 1864; mustered out Jan. 15, 1866. 

Captain 11th U. S. Infantry Aug. 5, 1861; Major 41st Infantry July 28, 
1866 (declined) ; transferred to 20th Infantry Sept. 21, 1866 ; Major 4tli 
Infantry Oct. 22, 1876; transferred to Pay department May 23, 1878. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army May 12, 1864, " for gallant and meritorious 
services in the battle of Spotsylvania, Va. ;" Lieut. -Colonel July 30, 1864, 
" for gallant and meritorious services in front of Petersburg, Va. ;" Colonel 
and Brig. -General March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services 
during the war;" Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for 
gallant and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 256. 

Transferred to Maine Commandery June 6, 1866 — Charter member. 

229. HARRIS MERRILL PLAISTED. 

Lieut. -Colonel 11th Maine Infantry Oct. 30, 1861; Colonel May 12, 1862; 
honorably discharged March 25, 1865. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers Feb. 21, 1865. 
Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 257 (not issued). 
Transferred to Maine Commandery June 6, 1866 — Charter member. 

230. CHARLES HAMLIN. 

Major 18th Maine Infantry Aug. 23, 1862; Major 1st Heavy Artillery 
Dec. 19, 1862. 

Major and Assist. Adjt. -General U. S. Volunteers April 27, 1863 ; mustered 
out Sept. 14, 1865. 

Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Volunteers June 18, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services during the war;" Colonel and Brig.-General U. S. 
Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious services." 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 258 (not issued). 

Transferred to Maine Commandeiy June 6, 186G— Charter member. 

231. JONATHAN PRINCE CILLEY. 

Captain 1st Maine Cavalry Nov. 5, 1861; Major May 8, 1862; Lieut. - 
Colonel Sept. 2, 1864; mustered out Aug. 1, 1865. 

Brevetted Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, and Brig.-General U. 
S. Volunteers June 12, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during 
the war." 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 259 (not issued). 

Transferred to Maine Commandery June 6, 1866 — Charter member. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 29 

232. THOMAS WORCESTER HYDE. 

Major 7tli Maine Infantry Aug. 21, 1861; Lieut. -Colonel Dec. 1, 1863; 
transferred to 1st Maine Veteran Infantry Sept. 20, 1864; Colonel Oct. 22, 
1864; mustered out June 28, 186.5. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers April 2, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services before Petersburg, Va." 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 260. 

Transferred to Maine Commandery June 6, 1866 — Charter member. 

233. JOHN MARSHALL BROWN. 

First Lieutenant and Adjutant 20th Maine Infantry Sept. 1, 1862. 

Captain and Asst. Adjt. -General U. S. Volunteers June 23, 1863. 

Lieut. -Colonel 32d Maine Infantry May 5, 1864; honorably discharged 
Sept. 12, 1864. 

Brevetted Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for distinguished 
gallantry in the battle of Gettysburg, Pa. ;" Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers 
March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 261. 

Transferred to Maine Commandery June 6, 1866 — Charter member, 

234. CHARLES BENJAMIN MERRILL. 

Lieut. -Colonel 17tli Maine Infantry Aug. 19, 1862; honorably discharged 
Oct. 7, 1864. 
Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 262. 
Transferred to Maine Commandery June 6, 1866 — Charter member. 

235. GEORGE VARNEY. 

Major 2d Maine Infantry May 28, 1861; Lieut.-Colonel Aug. 29, 1861; 
Colonel Jan. 10, 1863 ; mustered oUt June 9, 1863. 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 263 (not issued). 
Transferred to Maine Commandery June 6, 1866 — Charter member. 

236. JOHN FRANCIS APPLETON. 

Captain 12th Maine Infantry Nov. 16, 1861. 

Colonel 81st U. S. Colored Troops June 25, 1863 ; resigned July 29, 1864. 
Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services." 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 264 (not issued). 
Transferred to Maine Commandery June 6, 1866 — Charter member. 
Born August 29, 1838, at Bangor, Me. 
Died August 31, 1870, at Bangor, Me. 

237. ANDREW ALLEN HARWOOD. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy January 1, 1818; Lieutenant March 3, 1827; 
Commander Oct. 2, 1848 ; Captain Sept. 14, 1855 ; Chief of the Bureau of 
Ordnance and Hvdrographv August 6, 1861; Commodore July 16, 1862; 
retired Oct. 9, 1864; Rear Admiral (retired list) Feb. 16, 1869. 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 265. 

239. JOHN P. GILLIS. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Dec. 12, 1825; Passed Midshipman June 4, 1831 ; 
Lieutenant February 9, 1837; Commander Sept. 14, 1855; Captain July 16, 
1862; retired Sept. 24, 1864; Commodore (retired list) iisept. 28, 1866. 



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Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 267. 

Registrar of the Commandery 1869-70. Senior Vice-Commander 1870 to 
1873. 

Born Del. 

Died February 25, 1873, at Wilmington, Del. 

240. DANIEL AMMEN. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy July 7, 1836; Lieutenant November 4, 1849; 
Commander Feb. 21, 1863; Captain July 25, 1866; Commodore April 1, 
1872; Rear Admiral Dee. 11, 1877; retired June 4, 1878. 

Elected February 16, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 572. 

Transferred from New York Commandery May 1, 1872. Transferred to 
District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter member. 

241. ANTOINE DE REILHE McNAIR. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Sept. 22, 1856 ; Master Aug. 31, 1861 ; Lieutenant 
July 16, 1862; Lieut. -Commander July 25, 1866 ; retired Oct. 26, 1872. 
Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 269. 

242. WILLIAM WILLIS WILEY WOOD. 

Chief Engineer U. S. Navy March 15, 1845 ; Chief of Bureau of Steam 
Engineering with relative rank of Commodore March 20, 1873, to February 
26, 1877; retired with relative rank of Captain May 30, 1880. 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 270. 

Transferred to New York Commandery April 30, 1869. 

244. JOHN BAILLIE McINTOSH. 

Second Lieutenant 2d U. S. Cavalry June 8, 1861; First Lieutenant 5th 
Cavalry June 27, 1862; Captain 5th Cavalry Dec. 7, 1863; Lieut. -Colonel 
42d U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866 ; unassigned March 15, 1869 ; retired with 
rank of Brig. -General July 30, 1870. 

Colonel 60th Penna. (3d Cavalry) Nov. 15, 1862. 

Brig.-fteneral U. S. Volunteers July 21, 1864; mustered out of Volunteer 
service April 30, 1866. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army Aug. 5, 1862, "for gallant and meritorious 
services in the battle of White Oak Swamp, Va. ;" Lieut. -Colonel July 3, 
1863, "for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Gettysburg, 
Pa. ;" Colonel June 1, 1864, "for gallant and meritorious services in the 
battle of Ashland, Va. ;" Brig. -General March 13, 1865, " for gallant and 
meritorious services in the battle of Winchester, Va. ;" Maj. -General March 
13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in the field during the war;" 
Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for distinguished gallantrj^ 
and good management in the battle of Opequan, Va. " 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 272. 

Transferred to New York Commandery Oct. 6, 1880. 

245. JAMES A. SWAIN. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers Aug. 5, 1861 ; mustered 
out January 8, 1866. 

Brevetted Major and Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, 
"for faithful services in his department." 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 273. 

Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866 — Charter member. 

Born . 

Died May 11, 1880, at Memphis, Tenn. 



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246. ROBERT ABBOTT MrCOY. 

Second Lieutenaiit 40tli Peniia. Infantry (11th Reserves) June 10, 1861; 
First Lieutenant Nov. 1, 1861 ; First Lieutenant and Adjutant April 21, 
1862; Major Oct. 28, 1863; Lieut.-Colonel March 21, 1864; mustered out 
June 13, 1864. 

Brevetted Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant conduct 
at the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsj-lvania Court-house, Va.;" 
Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant conduct at the 
battle of Bethesda Church, Va." 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 274. 

251. RALPH WHEELOCK POMEROY ALLEN. 

Private Commonwealth (Penna.) Artillery April 24, 1861 ; mustered out 
Aug. 5, 1861. 

Captain 106th Penna. Infantry August 13, 1861; honorably discharged 
Jan. 9, 1863. 

Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 279. 

253. GEORGE FOSTER SHEPLEY. 

Colonel 12th Maine Infantry November 16, 1861. 

Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers .July 18, 1862; resigned July 1, 1865. 

Elected June 6, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 281. 

Transferred to Maine Commandery March 4, 18G8 — Charter member. 

Born January 1, 1S19, at Saco, Me. 

Died July 20, 1878, at Portland, Me. 

254. JAMES LERCON SELFRIDGE. 

Lieut.-Colonel 46th Penna, Infantry Aug. 8, 1861; Colonel May 10, 1863; 
mustered out July 16, 1865. 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 16, 1865, " for gallant 
services during the recent campaign in Georgia and South Carolina." 

Elected June 6, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 282. 

257. NINIAN PINKNEY. 

Asst. Surgeon U. S. Navy March 26, 1834; Surgeon October 27, 1841; 
Medical Director (Captain) March 3, 1871 ; retired as Medical Director 
with the relative rank of Commodore March 3, 1873. 

Elected June 6, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 285. 

Born Md. 

Died December 15, 1877, at Easton, Md. 

259, JACKSON McELMELL. 

Third Asst. -Engineer U. S. Navy Aug. 2, 1855; Second Asst.-Engineer 
.July 21, 1858; First Asst.-Engineer (Ensign) March 25, 1861; Chief 
Engineer (Lieutenant-Commander) April 21, 1863. 

Elected June 6, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 287. 

Council of the Commandery 1880 to 1882. 

260. HENRY W. JANES. 

Fii'st Lieutenant 55th Illinois Infantry Oct. 31, 1861. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers July 31, 1863. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Army Oct. 30, 1863; Major and 
Quartermaster June 19, 1879; retired July 2, 1879. 

Brevetted Major and Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 1865, "for 
faithful and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected June 6, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 288. 



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264. HENRY AUGUSTUS VEZIN. 

First Lieutenant 65th Penna. (5th Cavalry) March 27, 1862; Captain 
Dec. 27, 1864; mustered out Aug. 7, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services before Petersburg, Va.," and Lieut. -Colonel April 9, 
1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the recent campaign in 
Virginia." 

Elected .June 6, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 292. 

266. PAUL LACEY GODDARD. 

Second Lieutenant 89th Penna. (8th Cavalry) September 24, 1861 ; First 
Lieutenant and Adjutant Jan. 11, 1862; Captain Oct. 15, 1862; mustered 
out Sept. 5, 1864. 

Elected June 6, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 294. 

268. JAMES S. PALMER. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Jan. 1, 1825; Passed Midshipman June 4, 1831 ; 
Lieutenant Dec. 17, 1836 ; Commander Sept. 14, 1855 ; Cajitain July 16, 
1862; Commodore Feb. 7, 1863; Rear Admiral July 25, 1866. 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia — (not issued). 

Born , 1810, at Newark, N. J. 

Died December 7, 1867, at St. Thomas, W. I. 

270. BANCROFT GHERARDI. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Jiine 29, 1846; Passed Midshipman June 8, 1852; 
Lieutenant Sept. 16, 1855; Lieut. -Commander July 16, 1862; Commander 
July 25, 1866; Captain Nov. 9, 1874. 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 177. 

271. EDWARD PHELPS LULL. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Oct. 7, 1851 ; Master Nov. 8, 1858 ; Lieutenant 
Oct. 30, 1859; Lieut.-Commander July 16, 1862; Commander June 10, 1870 ; 
Captain Oct. 1, 1881. 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 178. 

272. MELANCTON SMITH. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy March 1, 1826; Passed INIidshipman April 28, 
1832; Master — , 1836; Lieutenant March 8, 1837; Commander Sept. 14, 
1855; Captain July 16, 1862; Commodore July 25, 1866; Rear Admiral 
July 1, 1870; retired May 24, 1871. 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 276. 

Transferred to New York Commandery April 20, 1877. 

273. RICHMOND AULICK. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Oct. 19, 1840; Passed Midshipman July 11, 1846 ; 
Lieutenant Nov. 24, 1854; Lieut.-Commander July 16, 1862; Commander 
March 3, 1865. 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia — (not issued). 

Born December 3, 1825, at Middletown, Conn. 

Died June 8, 1868, at Washington, D. C. 

274. THOMAS SCOTT FILLEBROWN. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Oct. 19, 1841 ; Passed Midshipman Aug. 10, 1847; 
Master Sept. 14, 1855; Lieutenant Sept. 15, 1855; Lieut.-Commander July 
16, 1862; Commander July 25, 1866; Captain Jan. 6, 1874. 



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Elected July 2, 1S66. Class 1. Insignia 325. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandeiy Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

275. ANDREW WALLACE JOHNSON. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Oct. 19, 1841; Passed Midshipman Aug. 10, 1847 ; 
Lieutenant Sept. 15, 1855; Lieut. -Commander July 16, 1862; Commander 
Feb. 2, 1867; Captain April 5, 1874. 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 327. 

276. MELANCTHON BROOKS WOOLSEY. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Dec. 24, 1832; Passed Midshipman July 16, 1840; 
Lieutenant July 16, 1847; Commander July 16, 1862; Captain July 25, 
1866; Commodore May 25, 1871. 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 304. 

Born Aug. 11, 1817, at New York City. 

Died Oct. 2, 1874, at Pensacola, Fla. 

279. EBEN HOYT. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy May 20, 1857 ; Second Asst. Engineer 
Aug. 2, 1859; First Asst. Engineer (Ensign) July 1, 1861; Chief Engineer 
(Lieut. -Commander) Nov. 10, 1863. 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 307. 

Born Mass. 

Died October 19, 1867, at Annapolis, Md. 

280. JAMES PATTERSON McKINSTRY. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Feb. 1, 1826; Passed Midshipman April 28, 1832; 
Lieutenant Feb. 9, 1837; Commander Sept. 14, 1855; Captain July 16, 
1862; Commodore July 25, 1866; retired Feb. 9, 1869. 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 308. 

Council of the Commandery 1867-1868. 

Born February 9, 1807, at Hillsdale, Columbia Co., N. Y. 

Died February 11, 1873, at Detroit, Mich. 

281. WILLIAM TALBOT TRUXTON. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Feb. 9, 1841 ; Passed Midshipman Aug. 10, 1847; 
Master Sept. 14, 1855; Lieutenant Sept. 15, 1855; Lieut. -Commander July 
16,1862; Commander July 25, 1866 ; Captain Sept. 25, 1863; Commodore 
Mav 18, 1882. 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 309. 

282. HENRY ETTING. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Jan. 1, 1818; Purser Nov. 7, 1826; Paymaster 
(Commander) Nov. 7, 1830 ; retired as Paymaster with the rank of Captain 
Dec. 21, 1861; Pay Director (Commodore, retired list) March 3, 1871. 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 310. 

Born May 20, 1799, at Baltimore, Md. 

Died February 15, 1876, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

283. ADOLPHUS EUGENE WATSON. 

Purser U. S. Navy May 1, 1834; Paymaster (Conmiander) Aug. 31, 1836 ; 
retired Nov. 15, 1862; Pay Director (Captain) March 3, 1871. 
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 311. 
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34 REGISTER OF THE 

Treasurer of the Commandery 3869. 

Born Mass. 

Died July 10, 1876, at Portsmouth, N. H. 

285. ALEXANDER WILSON RUSSELL. 

Paymaster (Lieut.-Coramander) U. S. Navy Feb. 14, 1861; Pay Inspector 
(Commander) March 3, 1871; Pay Director (Captain) Feb. 23, 1877. 
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 313. 
Registrar of the Commandery 1872-1873. Treasurer 1873 to 1877. 

286. ORLEANS LONGACRE. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy July 1, 1861; Second Asst. Engineer 
(Ensign) Dec. 18, 1862; First Asst. Engineer (Lieutenant) Jan. 30, 1865 ; 
resigned June 6, 1866. 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 314. 

287. MONTGOMERY CUNNINGHAM MEIGS. 

Cadet U. S. Militai-y Academy July 1, 1832; Second Lieutenant 1st U. S. 
Artillery ,Iuly 1, 1836; resigned July 1, 1837. 

Brevet Second Lieutenant Engineers Aug. 1, 1837, to rank from July 1, 
1836; First Lieutenant July 7, 1838; Captain March 3, 1853. 

Colonel 11th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861. 

Brig.-General and Quartermaster-General May 15, 1861; retired Feb. 6, 
1882. 

Brevetted Maj. -General U. S. Army July 5, 1864, "for distinguished and 
meritorious services di;ring the present war." 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 315. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

288. BRANTZ MAYER. 

Additional Paymaster U. S. Volunteers February 19, 1863. 
Major and Paymaster U. S. Army Jan. 17, 1867 ; retired June 15, 1875. 
Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Volunteers Nov. 24, 1865, " for faithful 
and meritorious services." 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia — (not issued). 
Born Sept. 27, 1809, at Baltimore, Md. 
Died Feb. 23, 1879, at Baltimore, Md. 

290. CHARLES BIRD. 

First Lieutenant 1st Delaware Infantry May 20, 1861; mustered oi;t Aug. 
16, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant 2d Delaware Infantry April 11, 1862 ; First Lieutenant 
Oct. 1, 1862; Captain March 15, 1863 ; mustered out June 30, 1864. 

Lieut.-Colonel 9th Delaware Infantry Sept. 3, 1864; mustered out Dec. 
23, 1864. 

Lieut.-Colonel 1st U. S. Veteran Volunteers Jan. 25, 1865; Colonel May 
30, 1865; mustered out Jan. 19, 1866. 

Second Lieutenant 14tli U. S. Infantry May 11, 1866; transferred to 23d 
Infantry Sept. 21, 1866 ; First Lieutenant May 23, 1867 ; Regimental 
Adjutant Aug. 1, 1873, to Oct. 1, 1876. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Army March 14, 1882. 

Brevetted First Lieutenant and Captain U. S. Army March 2, 1867, "for 
gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Fredericksburg, Va. ;" 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 35 

Major March 2, 1867, " for gallant and meritorious services in the battle 
of Petersburg, Va., June 20, 1864." 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class J. Insignia 290. 

Transferred to New York Commandery Oct. 6, 1880. 

292. JOSEPH ESREY JOHNSON. 

Private 4tli Penna. Infantry June 14, 1861 ; mustered out July 21, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant 58th Penna. Infantry Dec. 19, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
Jan. 31, 1863; Captain Nov. 14, 1864; Major (a. iv. m.) Jan. 23, 1866; 
mustered out Jan. 24, 1866. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services at the capture of Fort Harrison, Va." 

Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 320. 

295. ROBERT TOLAND MACCOUN. 

Asst. Surgeon U. S. Navy Nov. 27, 1844; Surgeon Sept. 12, 1858; Medical 
Inspector (Commander) March 3, 1871 ; Medical Director (Captain) Nov. 7, 
1872; retired April 19, 1879. 
■ Elected Aug. 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 338. 

297. JOHN W. MOORE. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy May 21, 1853 ; Second Asst. Engineer 
June 27, 1855 ; First Asst. Engineer July 21, 1858 ; Chief Engineer (Lieut. - 
Commander) Aug. 5, 1861. 

Elected Aug. 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 340. 

298. GEORGE H. GRIFFING. 

Private 4th Conn. Infantry (changed to 1st Conn. Heavy Artillery) May 
22, 1861 ; mustered out May 21, 1864. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Nov. 18, 1864; Passed Asst. 
Paymaster (Lieutenant) July 23,1866; Paymaster (Lieut. -Commander) 
Oct. 3, 1874. 

Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 341 . 

299. DAVID McMURTRIE GREGG. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1851 ; Brevet Second Lieutenant 2d 
U. S. Dragoons July 1, 1855 : Second Lieutenant 1st Dragoons Sept. 4, 1855; 
First Lieutenant March 21, 1861 ; Captain 6th U. S. Cavalry May 14, 
1861 ; resigned Feb. 3, 1865. 

Colonel 89th Penna. (8th Cavalry) Jan. 24, 1862. 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers Nov. 29, 1862; resigned Feb. 3, 1865. 

Brevetted Maj, -General U. S. Volunteers August 1, 1864, "for highly 
meritorious and distinguished conduct throughout the campaign, particu- 
larly in the reconnoissance on the Charles City Road." 

Elected Aug. 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 342. 

301. PETER C. HAINS. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1857; Second Lieutenant 2d U. S. 
Artillery June 24, 1861 ; First Lieutenant June 24, 1861 ; transferred to 
Topographical Engineers July 24, 1862 ; transferred to Engineer Corps 
March 3, 1863 ; Captain July 18, 1863; Major Sept. 22, 1870. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army May 27, 1862, "for gallant and meritorious 
services in the battle of Hanover Court-house, Va. ;" Major July 4, 1863, 
"for gallant and meritorious services during the siege of Vicksbnrg, Miss.;" 
Lieut. -Colonel March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during 
the war." 

Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 344. 



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304. GEORGE M. McGILL. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army April 16, 1862; Captain 
and Asst. Surgeon July 28, 1866. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army May 12, 1864, "for gallant and meritorious 
services in action at Meadow Bridge, Va. ;" Major March 13, 1865, "for 
faithful and meritorious services during the war;" Lieut. -Colonel Sept. 28, 
1866, " for meritorious and distinguished services at Hart's Island, where 
cholera prevailed;" Colonel July 20, 1867, "for faithful and meritorious 
services in the Medical Department during the prevalence of cholera near 
Fort Harker, Kas." 

Elected Aug. 29, 1866. Class 1. -Insignia 347. 

Born Pa. 

Died July 20, 1867, near Old Fort Lyon, Col. 

306. JACOB MILLER CAMPBELL. 

First Lieutenant and Quartermaster 3d Penna. Infantry April 20, 1861 ; 
mustered out July 30, 1861. 

Colonel 54th Penna. Infantry Feb. 27, 1862; honorably discharged Sept. 
3, 1864. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant 
and meritorious condiTct at the battle of Piedmont, Va., June 5, 1864."" 

Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 348. 

307. HENRY CLAY LONGNECKER. 

First Lieutenant U. S. Voltiguers Feb. 16, 1847 ; honorably discharged 
Aug. 29, 1848. 

Colonel 9th Penna. Infantry April 24, 1861 ; mustered out July 29, 1861. 

Colonel 5th Penna. Infantry (Militia) in the service of the United States 
Sept. 11, 1862; mustered out Sept. 27, 1862. 

Elected Aug. 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 350. 

Born April 17, 1825, in Allen Township, Cumberland Co., Pa. 

Died September 16, 1871, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

308. JAMES EDWARD CARPENTER. 

Private 89th Penna. (Sth Cavalry) March 17, 1862; Second Lieutenant 
March 19, 1862 ; First Lieutenant Aug. 4, 1862 ; Captain Dec. 23, 1863 ; 
mustered out Oct. 26, 1864. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious conduct at the battles of Deep Run, Ream's Station, and on 
the Vaughan Road, near Petersburg, Va." 

Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 351. 

Council of the Commandery 1880-81. 

309. FRANKLIN DAVENPORT HOWELL. 

First Lieutenant 17th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861 ; resigned Apr. 27, 1863. 
Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 352. 
Registrar of the Commandery 1880 to 1882. 

310. WILLIAM HUNTER. 

Major 32d Illinois Infantry Dec. 31, 1861; Lieut. -Colonel April 12, 1862; 
resigned Aug. 18, 1863. 

Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 353. 

Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866 — Charter member. 

Born . 

Died November 29, 1869, at Memphis, Tenn. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYI.A'ANIA. 37 

311. WEBSTER J. COLBURN. 

Private 3d Wisconsin Battery Aug. 26, 1861 ; Sergeant Oct. 10, 1861 ; 
First Sergeant July 10, 1862; Second Lieutenant Aug. 19, 1862. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers September 19, 1864 ; 
mustered out June 5, 1866. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for meritorious 
services in the Quartermaster's Department during the war." 

Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 354 (not issued). 

Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866 — Charter member. 

312. HAYNES E. HUDSON. 

Sergt.- Major Bissell's Engineer Regiment (Missouri) Sept. 15, 1861; 
First Lieutenant and Quartermaster Jan. 8, 1862 ; First Lieutenant and 
Adjutant July 1, 1862. 

Captain 1st Missouri Engineers July 19, 1864; honorably discharged 
Nov. 18, 1864. 

Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 355. 

Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866 — Charter member. 

Born . 

Died June 3, 1873, at Memphis, Tenn. 

313. JAMES OSCAR PIERCE. 

Private 1st Wisconsin Infantry Apr. 20, 1861; mustered out Aug. 21, 1861. 

First Lieutenant 29th Wisconsin Infantry Sept. 27, 1862. 

Major and Asst. Adjt. -General U. S. Volunteers May 8, 1863; mustered 
out Nov. 22, 1865. 

Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 354. 

Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866— Charter member. 
Re-transferred to Pennsylvania Commandery Nov. 10, 1880. 

314. WILLIAM L. PORTER. 

Private 20th Ohio Infantry April 18. 18611 Sergeant Mav 27; mustered 
out July 25, 1861. 

Private 24th Ohio Infantry July 26, 1861 ; discharged for promotion Oct. 
15, 1862. 

First Lieutenant 56th Ohio Infantry Nov. 10, 1862; honorably discharged 
Nov. 10, 1864. 

Captain and Asst. Adjutant-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865; 
mustered out Oct. 1, 1866. 

Second Lieutenant 5th U. S. Cavalry Aug. 9, 1867. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful and 
meritorious services during the vrar." 

Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 355 (not issued).. 

Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866 — Charter member. 

Born Feb. 9, 1843, at Lodiana, North India. 

Died April 23, 1868, at Gallatin, Tenn. 

315. GEORGE W. WALDRON. 

Second Lieutenant 5th Michigan Infantry Sept. 12, 1862 ; First Lieutenant 
and Adjutant Jan. 25, 1863. 

Captain and Commissary of Subsistence U. S. Volunteers May 18, 1864; 
mustered out Oct. 9, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers Aug. 23, 1865, "for faithful and 
meritorious services." 

Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insiirnia 358. 



38 REGISTER OF THE 

Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866 — Charter member. 

Born 1834, Mich. 

Died October 26, 1869, at Memphis, Tenn. 

316. DUNCAN MACLEAN. 

Second Lieutenant 12th Illinois Infantry Aug. 1, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
Oct. 15, 1861 ; First Lieutenant and Regimental Quartermaster .June 16, 
1862 ; Captain Sept. 3, 1863; mustered out April 13, 1865. 

Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 359 (not issued). 

Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866 — Charter member. 

318. HUGH NOTT. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Feb. 17, 1863; honorably 
discharged Dec. 12, 1865. 

Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 361. 

Transferred to Tennessee Commandeiy Aug. 29, 1866 — Charter member. 
Re-transferred to Pennsylvania Commandery Nov. 10, 1880. 

321. SAMUEL BRADFORD FALES. 

A citizen of Philadelphia, who was conspicuous for his patriotism and 
unwearied devotion to the defenders of the country in connection with the 
Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon at Philadelphia, Pa., during the war 
of the Rebellion. 

Elected August 29, 1866. Class 3. Insignia 364. 

Council of the Commandery 1869-1880. 

Born June 23, 1804, at Boston, Mass. 

Died September 14, 1880, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

323. WILLIAM HENRY MACOMB. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy April 10, 1834; Passed Midshipman July 16, 
1840; Lieutenant Feb. ^^ 1847; Commander July 16, 1862; Captain July 
25, 1866; Commodore July 1, 1870. 

Elected Sept. 19, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 373. 

Born June 16, 1818, at Detroit, Mich. 

Died Aug 12, 1872, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

324. JOHN CUMMINU HOWELL. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy June 9, 1836; Passed Midshipman July 1, 1842 ; 
Lieutenant Aug. 2, 1849; Commander July 16, 1862; Captain July 25, 1866; 
Commodore Jan. 29, 1872; Rear Admiral April 25, 1877; retired Oct. 24, 
1881. 

Elected September 19, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 374. 

Council of the Commandery 1868-1869. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

326. THOMAS KILBY SMITH. 

Lieut.-Colonel 54th Ohio Infantry Sept. 9, 1861 ; Colonel Oct. 31, 1861 ; 
Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 11, 1863; mustered out Jan. 15, 1866. 
Brevetted Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant 
and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected September 19, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 376. 
Junior Vice- Commander of the Commandery 1873 to 1877. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 39 

330. JAMES LEWIS. 

Second Lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps Sept. 25, 185.5; Captain July 26, 
1861 ; Major Oct. 13, 1869; resigned Jan. 11, 1876. 
Elected October 13, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 380. 
Council of the Commandery 1867-1868. 

Born , at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died February 15, 1876, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

331. WILLIAM RICHARDSON BROWN. 

Captain 15th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861; resigned Aug. 21, 1865. 
Elected October 31, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 381. 

Born , 1830, , Pa. 

Died April 15, 1879, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

332. GALUSHA PENNYPACKER. 

Quartermaster-Sergeant 9th Penna. Infantry April 22, 1861 ; honorably 
discharged July 29, 1861. 

Captain 97th Penna. Infantry Aug. 22, 1861 ; Major Oct. 7, 1861 ; Lieut.- 
Colonel June 7, 1864 ; Colonel Aug. 15, 1864. 

Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers Feb. 18, 1865 ; resigned April 30, 1866. 

Colonel 34th U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866; transferred to 16th Infantry 
March 15, 1869. 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers Jan. 15, 1865, "for gallant 
service in the capture of Fort Fisher, N. C.;" Maj. -General March 13, 1865, 
"for gallant and meritorious services during the war;" Brig. -General U. 
S. Army March 2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious services in the capture 
of Fort Fisher, N. C. ;" Maj. -General March 2, 1867, "for gallant and 
meritorious services during the war." 

Elected October 13, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 382. 

334. HAMPTON SIDNEY THOMAS. 

Second Lieutenant 44th Penna. (1st Cavalry) August 30, 1861 ; First 
Lieutenant Sept. 27, 1861; First Lieutenant and Adjutant April 1, 1862; 
Captain May 1, 1862; Major Jan. 4, 1865; transferred to 2d Provisional 
Penna. Cavalry June 17, 1865; mustered out Aug. 7, 1865. 

Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Volunteers April 5, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services;" Colonel April 5, 1865, "for great gallantry near 
Jetersville, Va., in assisting to capture a rebel battery." 

Elected October 31, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 384. 

337. HENRY HAND STEWART. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy March 23, 1848 ; Second Asst. Engineer 
Sept 13, 1849; First Asst. Engineer Feb. 26, 1851; Chief Engineer July 1, 
1858. 

Elected November 21, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 402. 

338. JAMES WASHINGTON WHITTAKER. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy Nov. 21, 1857; Second Asst. Engineer 
Aug. 2, 1859 ; First Asst. Engineer (Ensign) Oct. 16, 1861; Chief Engineer 
(Lieut.-Commander). Nov. 10, 1863. 

Elected Novembej- 21, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 403. 

Born January 22, 1832, at Trenton, N. J. 

Died March 9, 1881, at Brooklyn, N. Y. 



40 KEGISTEll OF THE 

339. JOHN JOHNSON. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy May 20, 1857; Second Asst. Engineer 
Aug. 2, 1859 ; First Asst. Engineer (Ensign) July 1, 1861; Chief Engineer 
(Lieut. -Commander) Nor. 10, 1863 ; retired June 10, 1876. 

Elected November 21, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 404. 

340. WILLIAM HENRY GARTRELLE WEST. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy May 13, 1861; Second Asst. Engineer 
Feb. 19, 1863; First Asst. Engineer (Lieutenant) July 25, 1866. 
Elected November 21, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 405. 

Born 1837, — England. 

Drowned July 19, 1872, at Cape May, N. J. 

343. GEORGE EDWARD FORD. 

Private 4th Iowa Infantry July 10, 1861 ; Sergeant Aug. 8, 1861 ; First 
Sergeant Oct. 10, 1861 ; Second Lieutenant Jan. 23, 1862; Captain Sept. 15, 
1862. 

Captain and Aide-de-Camp U. S. Volunteers Feb. 2, 1865 ; mustered out 
Jan. 12, 1866. 

First Lieutenant 39th U. S. Infantry June 12, 1867; unassigned April 20, 
1869; assigned to 3d Cavalry Jan. 1, 1871; Captain Dec. 14, 1877; retired 
March 20, 1879. 

Brevetted Major and Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, 
"for gallant and meritorious services during the war;" Colonel March 13, 
1865, " for gallant services in the battle of Ringgold, Ga." 

Elected November 21, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 408. 

344. WILLIAM S. BEEBE. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1858 ; Second Lieutenant Ordnance 
June 11, 1863; First Lieutenant July 30, 1863; resigned Jan. 1, 1874. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army July 6, 1864, " for gallant and meritorious 
services, and for intrepidity, daring, and skill in handling men in the face 
of the enemy;" Major Aug. 23, 1864, "for gallant and meritorious services 
at the siege of Fort Morgan, Ala." 

Elected December 5, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 409. 

Transferred to New York Commandery Oct. 6, 1880. 

345. GEORGE DOUGLAS RAMSAY, Jr. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1859; Second Lientenant 1st 
U. S. Artillery June 11, 1863; transferred to Ordnance Nov. 6, 1863 ; First 
Lieutenant Ordnance Nov. 6, 1863; Captain June 23, 1874. 

Brevetted Caj^tain U. S. Army March 13, 1865, "for meritorious services 
in the Ordnance Deiiartment during the Rebellion." 

Elected December 5, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 410. 

Born December 3, 1840, at Washington, D. C. 

Died July 5, 1878, at Washington, D. C. 

346. JEROME HENRY KIDDER. 

Private lOtli Maryland Infantry June 22, 1863; Corporal Oct. 13, 1863 ; 
mustered out Jan. 29, 1864. 

Asst. Surgeon (Master) U. S. Navy April 27, 1863; Passed Asst. Surgeon 
(Lieutenant) June 18, 1866; Surgeon (Lieut. -Commander) April 14, 1876. 

Elected December 5, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 411. 

Transferred to New York Commandery May 1, 1871. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 41 

347. ADAM TRAU. 

Acting Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army May 24, 1862 ; resigned May 7, 1864; 
Acting Asst. Surgeon U. S. Array June 6, 1864; resigned June 30, 1865. 

Acting Asst. Surgeon U. S. Navy April 27, 1866; Asst. Surgeon (Master) 
U. S. Navy June 18, 1866; resigned March 1, 1871. 

Elected December 5, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 412. 

349. WILLIAM WALKER McKIM. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers August 3, 1861; 
Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Army July 2, 1864; Colonel and 
Quartermaster (by assignment) Aug. 2, 1864, to March 8, 1866; resigned 
March 8, 1866. 

Brevetted Major, Lieut. -Colonel, and Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 1865, 
"for faithful and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected December 5, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 414. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery November 2, 1871. 

350. NATHANIEL CHAPMAN MITCHELL. 

Private 15th Illinois Cavalry Nov. 6, 1862; Regimental Quartermaster- 
Sergeant Oct. 25, 1862; First Lieutenant and Adjutant May 20, 1863. 

Major 4th U. S. Colored Cavalry April 11, 1864; Lieut.-Colonel April 11, 
1865; mustered out March 20, 1866. 

Elected December 5, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 415. 

353. JOHN YEATMAN TAYLOR. 

Asst. Surgeon U. S. Navy Sept. 26, 1853; Surgeon (Lieut. -Commander) 
Aug. 1, 1861; Medical Inspector (Commander) June 29, 1872; Medical 
Director (Captain) April 2, 1879. 

Elected January 2, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 426. 

354. JAMES SUDDARDS. 

Asst. Surgeon U. S. Navy May 17, 1849 ; Surgeon (Lieut. -Commander) 
April 24, 1861; Medical Inspector (Commander) March 3, 1871; Medical 
Director (Captain) April 5, 1875. 

Elected January 2, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 427. 

356. HENRY B. NONES. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy Sept. 23, 1853; resigned Aug. 19, 1856. 

Second Asst. Engineer (Master) U. S. Navy May 28, 1861; First Asst. 
Engineer (Ensign) July 1, 1861; Chief Engineer (Lieut. -Commander) Dec. 
14, 1861. 

Elected January 2, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 429. 

357. WILLIAM FRANCIS ASBURY TORBERT. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy May 11, 1864; Passed Asst. 
Paymaster (Lieutenant) July 23, 1866; Paymaster (Lieut.-Commander) 
Sept. 16, 1868. 

Elected January 2, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 430. 

Born May 9, 1837, at Elkton, Md. 

Died October 2, 1874, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

358. GEORGE RUST WATKINS. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Dec. 31, 1863 ; Passed Asst. 
6 



42 KEGISTER OF THE 

Paymastt^r (Lieutenant) July 23, 18G6; Paymaster (Lieut. -Commander) 
Feb. 10, 1870. 

Elected January 2, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 431. 

359. ALBERT WILLIAMSON BACON. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Nov. 7, 18G3 ; Passed Asst. 
Paymaster (Lieutenant) August 1, 1866; Paymaster (Lieut. -Commander) 
Oct. 25, 1874. 

Elected January 2, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 432. 

360. LOUIS HENRY CARPENTER. 

Private 6th U. S. Cavalry Nov. 1, 1861 ; Sergeant Jan. 1, 1862; Corporal 
June 5, 1862; Sergeant July 1, 1862; Second Lieutenant July 17, 1862; 
First Lieutenant Sept. 28, 1864 ; Captain lOtli Cavalry July 28, 1866. 

Lieut. -Colonel 5th U. S. Colored Cavalry Oct. 1, 1864; Colonel Nov. 2, 
1865; mustared out of Volunteer service March 16, 1866. 

Brevetted First Lieutenant U. S. Army July 3, 1863, " for gallant and 
meritorious services in the battle of (xettysburg. Pa.;" Captain Sept. 19, 
1864, "for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Winchester, 
Va. ;" Major and Lieut. -Colonel March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services during the war ;" Colonel Oct. 18, 1868, " for gallant 
and meritorious services in the engagement with Indians on Beaver Creek, 
Kas., October 18, 1868 ;" Colonel U. S. Volunteers September 28, 1865, " for 
meritorious services during the M^ar." 

Elected January 2, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 433. 

361. HORACE JEWETT. 

First Lieutenant 15th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861 ; Captain Dec. 31, 1862 ; 
Major 16th Infantry Jan. 31, 1882. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army Dec. 31, 1862, "for gallant and meritorious 
services in the battles of Shiloli and Murfreesboro, Tenn. ;" Major Sept. 1, 
1864, " for gallant and meritorious services during the Atlanta campaign, 
and in the battle of Jonesboro, Ga." 

Elected January 2, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 434. 

363. SAMUEL DUNCAN OLIPHANT. 

Captain 37th Penna. Infantry (8th Reserves) April 24, 1861; Lieut.- 
Colonel June 28, 1861; honorably discharged Dec. 29, 1862. 

Major Veteran Reserve Corps June 9, 1863; Lieut.-Colonel Sept. 28, 1863; 
Colonel Dec. 4, 1863 ; mustered out June 30, 1866. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers June 27, 1865, "for meritorious 
services." 

Elected January 2, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 436. 

368. JAMES JACKSON DANA. 

Second Lieutenant 4th U. S. Artillery June 18, 1855; First Lieutenant 
Jan. 10, 1857; Regimental Quartermaster Feb. 20, 1861, to Aug. 24, 1861 ; 
Ca^itain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Army Aug. 3, 1861 ; Lieut.-Colonel 
and Quartermaster (by assignment) Jan. 1, 1863, to July 7, 1863; Colonel 
and Quartermaster (by assignment) Aug. 2, 1864, to Jan. 1. 1867; Major 
and Quartermaster Jan. 18, 1867 ; Lieut.-Colonel and Quartermaster Feb. 
13, 1882. 

Brevetted Major, Lieut.-Colonel, and Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 1865, 
"for faithful and meritorious services during the war;" Brig.-General 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 43 

March 13, 1865, " for faithful and meritorious services in the Quarter- 
master's Department during tlie war." 

Elected February 6, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 446. 

Registrar of the Commandery 1875 to 1879. 

371. WILLIAM H. BROWN. 

Second Lieutenant 11th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861; First Lieutenant 
Sept. 9, 1861 ; resigned Oct. 23, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant 5th U. S. Cavalry Oct. 23, 1861 ; First Lieutenant .Inly 
17, 1862 ; Captain April 1, 1865. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers December 1, 1862; 
mustered out of Volunteer service Aug. 25, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for faithful and 
meritorious services during the war." 

Elected February 6, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 449. 

Born January 30, 1840, , Md. 

Died June 4, 1875, at New York City. 

372. AUGUSTUS H. D. WILLIAMS. 

First Lieutenant 108th Penna. (11th Cavalry) Sept. 6, 1861; mustered 
out Sept. 7, 1864. 

Second Lieutenant 5th U. S. Cavalry March 12, 1865; First Lieutenant 
Jan. 12, 1866; retired July 20, 1868. 

Brevetted First Lieutenant and Captain U. S. Army April 2, 1865, "for 
gallant and meritorious services at the capture of Petersburg, Va." 

Elected February 6, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 450. 

Born , 1843, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died May 12, 1876, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

374. EDWARD MILES HEYL. 

Quartermaster-Sergeant 60th Penna. (3d Cavalry) Aug. 12, 1861 ; First 
Sergeant Oct. 16, 1861; Second Lieutenant Sept. 8, 1862; First Lieutenant 
May 1, 1863; Captain May 2, 1864; mustered out Aug. 24, 1864. 

First Lieutenant 9th U. S. Cavalry July 28, 1866; Captain July 31, 1867; 
transferred to 4th Cavalry Jan. 1, 1871. 
, Elected February 6, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 452. 

375. HENRY CLAY COCHRANE. 

Master's Mate U. S. Navy Sept. 7, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps March 10, 1863 ; First Lieutenant 
Aug. 20, 1865 ; Captain March 16, 1879. 

Elected February 6, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 455. 

376. ALFRED ELLIS LEWIS. 

Captain 43d Penna. (1st Light Artillery) June 20, 1861; Major Aug. 1, 
1861; honorably discharged July 16, 1862. 

Elected February 6, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 456. 

377. GEORGE FAIRLAMB SMITH. 

First Lieutenant and Quartermaster 2d Penna. Infantry April 20, 1861; 
mustered out July 26, 1861. 

Captain 49th Penna. Infantry Aug. 2, 1861. 

Major 61st Penna. Infantry March 14, 1862; Lieut. -Colonel June 1, 1862; 
• Colonel March 21. 1864; mustered out Sept. 7, 1864. 



44 KEGISTEK OF THE 

Colonel 61st Penna. Infantry Sept. 29, 1864; honorably discharged April 
20, 1865. 

Elected February 6, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 457. 
Born February 28, 1840, at West Chester, Pa. 
Died October IS, 1877, at West Chester, Pa. 

378. SAMUEL POWHATAN CARTER. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Feb. 14, 1840; Passed Midshipman July 11, 1846; 
Master Sept. 12, 1854 ; Lieutenant April 18, 1855 ; Lieut. -Commander .July 
16, 1862; Commander June 23, 1865; Captain Oct. 28, 1870; Commodore 
Nov. 30, 1878 ; retired Aug. 6, 1881 ; Rear Admiral (retired list) May 16, 
1882. 

Brig.-General U. S. "Volunteers May 1, 1862; mustered out Jan. 15, 1866. 

Brevetted Maj. -General \J. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant 
and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected March 6, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 458. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

379. HENRY FORRY PICKING. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy September 28, 1857; Lieutenant July 16, 1862; 
Lieut.-Commander July 25, 1866; Commander Jan. 25, 1875. 
Elected March 6, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 459. 

380. WILLIAM A. T. MADDOX. 

Second Lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps Oct. 14, 1837 ; Captain Sept. 27, 
1856; Captain and Asst. Quartermaster Sept. 28, 1857 ; retired Jan. 3, 1880. 

Brevetted Captain Jan. 3, 1847, "for gallant and meritorious conduct at 
the battle of Santa Clara, on that date, and in suppressing the insurrection 
at Monterey during the time lie was commandant of the Middle District of 
California." 

Elected March 6, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 460. 

Council of the Commandery 1867 to 1878. 

381. JOHN BUCHER JOHNSON. 

First Lieutenant 6th U. S. Cavalry May 14, 1861; Captain Feb. 3, 1865; 
wholly retired Dec. 31, 1870. 

Elected March 6, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 461. 

Born 1832, — Pa. 

Died June 24, 1871, at . 

382. ISAAC BROWN -PARKER. 

Second Lieutenant 49th Penna. Infantry July 31, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
Aug. 8, 1862. 

Captain and Aide-de-Camp U. S. Volunteers June 25, 1863; mustered out 
Jan. 20, 1866. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers Dec. 2, 1864, "for gallant services 
during the present campaign before Richmond, Va. ;" Lieut. -Colonel March 
13, 1865, "for services throughout the war." 

Elected March 6, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 462. 

Born April 19, 1841, at Carlisle, Pa. 

Died February 28, 1880, at New York City. 



COMMANDERT OF PEXXSYLVANIA. 45 

383. PETER V. SCHENCK. 

Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army May 28, 1861 ; Captain and Asst. Siirgeon 
July 28, 18()6; resigned Jan. 1, 1867. 

Brevetted Captain and Major U. S. Army March 13, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected March 6, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 463. 

386. WILSON TWEED HARTZ. 

Sergt.-Major 6tli Penna. Infantry April 22, 1861 ; honorably discharged 
July 27, 1861. 

First Lieutenant 70th New York Infantry Oct. 23, 1861. 

Captain and Asst. Adjt. -General U. S. Volunteers Oct. 23, 1862; mustered 
out Sept. 1, 1867. 

Second Lieutenant 15th U. S. Infantry May 11, 1866; 'First Lieutenant 
June 17, 1867; Captain Aug. 23, 1877. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful and 
meritorious services;" First Lieutenant and Captain U. S. Army March 2, 
1867, " for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Fair Oaks, Va.;" 
Major U. S. Army March 2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious services in 
the battle of Fredericksburg, Va. " 

Elected March 6, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 466. 

387. GEORGE HAMMEKEN HILL. 

First Lieutenant 55th Penna. Infantry Aug. 28, 1861 ; Captain Dec: 1, 
1862; Major May 3, 1865; mustered out Aug. 30, 1865. 
Elected March 6, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 467. 

388. LEVIN MINN POWELL. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy March 1, 1817; Lieutenant April 28, 1826; 
Commander June 24, 1843 ; Captain Sept. 14, 1855 ; retired March 1, 1S62. 
Commodore (retired list) July 16, 1862; Rear Admiral (retired list) July 
25, 1866. 

Elected April 3, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 468. 

389. ARTHUR BURTIS, Jr. 

Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy July 14, 1862; Paymaster 
(Lieut. Commander) May 4, 1866. 
Elected April 3, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 469. 

390. WILLIAM BOND SLACK. 

Second Lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps Jan. 28, 1839 ; First Lieutenant 
March 3, 1847 ; Captain Feb. 8, 1857; Major and Quartermaster Aug. 1, 1861. 

Brevetted Captain March 10, 1847, "for bravery in battle." 

Elected April 3, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 470. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

391. JAMES HEMPHILL JONES. 

Third Lieutenant U. S. Revenue Marine Mar. 1, 1841; Second Lieutenant 
Dec. 16, 1848; resigned March 10, 1847. 

Second Lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps March 3, 1847 ; First Lieutenant 
Sept. 1, 1853 ; Captain May 7, 1861 ; Lieut. -Colonel June 10, 1864; Colonel 
March 16, 1879. 

Elected April 3, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 471. 

Born May 6, 1821, at Wilmington, Del. 

Died April 17, 1880, at Boston, Mass. 



46 REGISTER OF THE 

392, PHILIP RICHARD FENDALL, Jr. 

Second Lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps Oct. 17, 1857; First Lieutenant 
May 24, ISlil; Captain July 21, 1861 ; Major Jan. 22, 187<3. 

Brevetted Major June 17, 1870, " for gallant and meritorious conduct in 
the battles of Hatteras Inlet, Port Royal, Sewell's Point, Ocrakoke Inlet, 

Elected April 3, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 472. 
Born February 22, 1832, at Alexandria, Va. 
Died March 21, 1879, at Portsmouth, N. II. 

394. RICHARD STOCKTON HOWELL. 

Captain and Asst. Adjt.-General U. S. Volunteers March 11, 1863; 
resigned Nov« 9, 1863. 

Elected April 3, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 474. 
Council of the Commandery 1874 to 1877. 

395. JACOB BOWMAN SWEITZER. 

Major 62d Penna. Infantry July 4, 1861; Lieut.-Colonel Nov. 17, 1861; 
Cohmel June 27, 1862; mustered out July 13, 1864. 

Brevetted Brig.-Greneral U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant 
and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected April 3, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 475. 

397. ALFRED CROMELIEN. 

Second Lieutenant 65th Penna. (5th Cavalry) December 2, 1861 ; First 
Lieutenant May 6, 1862; resigned Sept. 26, 1863. 
Elected Apri"l 3, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 477. 
Registrar of the Commandery 1879-1 880. Act. Recorder Aug. 16-20, 1879. 

401. ROBERT FIELD STOCKTON. 

Adjt.-General of the State of New Jersey with the rank of Brevet Maj.- 
General Jan. 30, 1858; resigned April 10, 1867. 

Major 19th U. S. Infantry Oct. 26, 1861; declined Nov. 4, 1861. 
Elected April 3, 1867. Class 3. Insignia 481. 

402. JACOB ZEILIN. 

Cadet U. S. MiUtary Academy July 1, 1822, to Aug. 27, 1825; Second 
Lieutenant TJ. S. Marine Corps Oct. 1, 1831; First Lieutenant Sept. 12, 
1836; Captain Sept. 14, 1847 ; Major July 26, 1861 ; Colonel June 30, 1864 ; 
Brig. -General March 2, 1867 ; retired Nov. 1, 1876. 

Brevetted Major Jan. 9, 1847, "for gallant conduct at San Gabriel and 
La Mesa." 

Elected May 1, 1861. Class 1. Insignia 482. 

Born July 16, 1806, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died Nov. 18, 1880, at Washington, D. C. 

403. JOHN C. CASH. 

Second Lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps March 14, 1845 ; First Lieutenant 
Sept. 21, 1852; Captain jMay 7, 1861 ; Major and Paymaster Nov. 20, 1862. 
Elected May 1, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 483. 

Born 1825, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died March 8, 1877, at Washington, D. C. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 47 

» 

404. GRENVILLE MELLEN DODGE. 

Colonel 4th Iowa Infantry .July 6, 1861. 

Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 21, 1862; Maj. -General .June 7, 
1864; resigned May 3P, 1866. 

Elected May 1, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 484. 

405. FRANCIS LABAN TOWN. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army May 28, 1861; Captain 
and Asst.-Surgeon May 28, 1866; Major and Surgeon Oct. 20, 1866. 

Brevetted Captain and Major Mar. 13, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious 
services;" Lieut. -Colonel March 13, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious 
. services during the war." 

Elected May 1, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 485. 

408. WILLIAM ALEXANDER CAMERON. 

Captain 16th New York Cavalry Dec. 6, 1864 ; honorably discharged 
June 23, 1865. 

Second Lieutenant 5th U. S. Artillery Nov. 29, 1865 ; First Lieutenant 
Oct. 25, 1866 ; honorably discharged Oct. 25, 1870. 

Elected May 1, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 488 (not issued). 

Born 1844, at Plymouth, Eug. 

Died May 2, 1873, at . 

410. ISAIAH PRICE. 

Captain 97th Penna. Infantrv Sept. 18, 1861 ; Major (a. lo. m.) April 3, 
1864; mustered out Sept. 17, 1864. , 

Elected May 1, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 490. 

411. WILLIAM WAYNE. 

Captain 97th Penna. Infantry November 5, 1861 ; honorably discharged 
May 9, 1863. 

Elected May 1, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 491. 

412. CHARLES McILVAINE. 

Captain 97th Penna. Infantry Oct. 17, 1861;, resigned June 10, 1S63. 
Elected May 1, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 492. 

413. CHANDLER PRICE EAKIN. 

Private Commonwealth (Penna.) Artillery April 24, 1861 ; discharged 
June 25, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant 1st U. S. Artillery Aug. 5, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
Oct. 26, 1861 ; Captain Oct. 1, 1874. 

Captain 42d U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866 ; declined Nov. 22, 1866. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army May 5, 1862, "for gallant and meritorious 
services in the battle of Williamsburg, Va.;" Major U. S. Army July 3, 1863, 
"for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Gettysburg, Pa." 

Elected May 1, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 493. 

Transferred to California Commandery April 24, 1882. 

415. HENRY FRANKLIN DIX. 

Captain 16th Vermont Infantry Oct. 23, 1862 ; mustered out Aug. 10, 1863. 
Elected May 1, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 495. 

Transferi"ed to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866 — Charter member. 
Re-transferred to Pennsylvania Commandery Nov. 10, 1880. 



48 REGISTER OF THE 

418. WILLIAM H. GARDNER, 

Midslupman U. S. Navy September 6, 1814; Lieutenant Jan. 13, 1825; 
Commander Sept. 8, 1841; Captain Sept. 14, 1855; retired Dec. 21, 18(31 ; 
Commodore (retired list) July 16, 1862. 

Elected June 5, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 499. 

Council of the Commandery 1869-1870. 

Born 1800, Md. 

Died Dec. 19, 1870, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

419. DONALD McNEIL FAIRFAX. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Aug. 12, 1837 ; Passed Midshipman June 29, 
1843; Lieutenant Feb. 26, 1851 ; Commander .July 16, 1862 ; Captain July 
26, 1866; Commodore Aug. 24, 1873; Rear Admiral July 11, 1880 ; retired 
Sept. 30, 1881. 

Elected June 5, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 500. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commaudery July 23, 1868. 

420. WILLIAM C. WEST. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Jan. 30, 1841 ; Passed Midshipman Aug. 10, 1847; 
Lieutenant Sept. 15, 1855 ; Lieut. -Commander July 16, 1862; retired Feb. 
5, 1867 ; Commander (retired list) March 3, 1873. 

Elected June 5, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 501. 

Born N. Y. 

Died June 23, 1879, at Washington, D. C. 

423. EUGENE WINSLOW WATSON. 

Master's Mate U. S. Navy May 2, 1859 ; Acting Ensign Oct. 18, 1861 ; 
Acting Master Jan. 25, 1862 ; resigned Aug. 29, 1862. 

Acting Ensign Sept. 22, 1863; Ensign March' 12, 1868; Master Dec. IS, 
1868 ; Lieutenant March 21, 1870. 

Elected June 5, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 504. 

426. JOHN RANDOLPH McGINNESS. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1859 ; First Lieutenant Ordnance 
U. S. Army June 11, 1863 ; Captain Feb. 10, 1869; Major June 1, 1881. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army March 1, 1864, " for gallant and 
meritorious services during the siege of Morris Island, S. C. ;" Major 
March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the operations 
before Charleston, S. C." 

Elected June 5, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 507. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery June 2, 1875. 

Re-transferred to Pennsylvania Commandery Oct. 5, 1881. 

428. BETHEL MOORE CUSTER.. 

Private 19th Penna. Infantry April 18, 1861 ; discharged Aug. 9, 1861. 

Corporal 90th Penna. Infantry Sept. 17, 1861; Sergeant Marcli 1, 1863; 
discharged Feb. 27, 1864. 

Second Lieutenant 23d U. S. Colored Troops March 4, 1864; First 
Lieutenant Nov. 26, 1864 ; mustered out Aug. 22, 1865. 

First Lieutenant 11th U. S. Colored Troops Oct. 22, 1865 ; mustered out 
Jan. 12, 1866. 

Second Lieutenant 38th U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866 ; transferred to 24th 
Infantry November 11, 1869; First Lieutenant March 1, 1871 ; regimental 
Quartermaster May 15, 1877, to April 30, 1880; Captain June 18, 1880. 

Brevetted First Lieutenant U. S. Army March 2, 1867, ''for gallant and 
meritorious services at James' Island, S. C." 

Elected June 5, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 509. 



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429. FREDERICK DARLEY OGILBY. 

First Lieutenant 15tli U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861 ; Captain June 27, 1864 ; 
transferred to 33d Infantry Sept. 21, 1866; transferred to 8th Infantry 
May 3, 1869. 

Brevetted Captain and Major Dec. 31, 1862, "for gallant and meritorious 
services at the battle of Murfreesboro, Tenn." 

Elected June 5, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 510. 

Born 1841, at New Brunswick, N. J. 

Died May 30, 1877, at Camp Apache, Arizona Ter. 

432. FRANK MORRELL COXE. 

Second Lieutenant 87th U. S. Colored Troops November 2, 1863; First 
Lieutenant May 9, 1864; First Lieutenant 81st U. S. Colored Troops Dec. 1, 
1864; Captain 87tli U. S. Colored Troops July 7, 1865; Captain S4th U. S. 
Colored Troops Aug. 31, 1865 ; mustered out March 14, 1866. 

Captain 40th U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866 ; transferred to 25th Infantry 
April 20, 1869. 

Major and Paymaster U. S. Army March 3, 1875. 

Brevetted Major, Lieut. -Colonel, and Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 
1865, "for faithful and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected July 3, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 513. 

434. JONATHAN T. MARSHALL. 

First Lieutenant and Quartermaster 18th Penna. Infantry April 24, 1861 ; 
miistered out Aug. 6, 1861. 

First Lieutenant and Quartermaster 110th Penna. Infantry Dec. 23, 1861; 
honorably discharged Dec. 12, 1863. 

Elected July 3, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 515 (not issued). 

Born 

Died 

435. JOHN BOLTON ACKLEY. 

Asst. Surgeon U. S. Navy Oct. 19, 1861 ; Passed Asst. Surgeon (Lieutenant) 
March 5, 1866; Surgeon (Lieut. -Commander) June 8, 1873. 
Elected July 3, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 516. 
Born Oct. 6, 1834, at Vincentown, N. J. 
Died Sept. 11, 1874, at Pensacola, Fla. 

438. HENRY B. NONES. 

Third Lieutenant U. S. Revenue Marine June 10, 1831 ; Second Lieutenant 
June 13, 1831; First Lieutenant Dec. 14, 1838; Captain Dec. 3, 1858. 
Elected July 3, 1867. Class 3. Insignia 519. 
Born April 23, 1804, at Wilmington, Del. 
Died August 25, 1868, at Wilmington, Del. 

439. ROBERT S. RALSTON. 

Second Lieutenant U. S. Revenue Marine Nov. 30, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
March 7, 1865 ; commission revoked July 19, 1870. 

Elected July 3, 1867. Class 3. Insignia 520 (not issiied). 

440. CYRUS HAMLIN. 

Captain and Additional Aide-de-Camp U. S. Volunteers April 3, 1862; 
vacated commission March 2, 1863. 

Colonel 80th U. S. Colored Troops Feb. 12, 1863. 

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50 REGISTER OF THE 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers Dec. 13, 1864; mustered out Jan. 15, 1866. 
BrevettedMaj. -General U. S. Volunteers Mar. 13, 1865, " for distinguished 
services during the war." 

Elected August 7, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 521 (not issued). 
Born April 26, 1839, at Hampden, Penobscot Co., Me. 
Died Aug. 31, 1867, 

441. WILLIAM AUGUSTUS NICHOLS. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1834; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
2d U. S. Artillery July 1, 1838; Second Lieutenant July 7, 1838; First 
Lieutenant June 1, 1844; Brevet Captain and Asst. Adjt. -General July 29, 
1852; Major and Asst. Adjt. -General March 7, 1861; Lieut. -Colonel and 
Asst. Adjt. -General Aug. 3, 1861 ; Colonel and Asst. Adjt.-General June 1, 
1864. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army Sept. 23, 1846, "for gallant conduct in the 
several conflicts at Monterey, Mex. ;" Major Sept. 8, 1847, "for gallant and 
meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mex.;" Brig.-General 
Sept. 24, 1864, and Maj. -General March 13, 1865, "for meritorious and 
faithful services during the rebellion." 

Elected September 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 522. 

Born May 12, 1818, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died April 8, 1869, at St. Louis, Mo. 

442. JOHN HENRY KNIGHT. 

First Lieutenant 1st Delaware Infantry May 22, 1861; mustered out Aug. 
30, 1861. 

Captain and Asst. Adjt.-General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 20, 1861. 

Captain 18th U. S. Infantry Feb. 19, 1862; transferred to 36th Infantry 
Sept. 21, 1866; unassigned May 19, 1869 ; honorably discharged Oct. 1,1870. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army March 13, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious 
services during the war;" and Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 1865, 
" for faithful and meritorious services connected with the organization of 
the volunteer armies of the United States during the war." 

Elected September 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 523. 

443. JOHN WATTS HANNAY. 

First Lieutenant 198th Penna. Infantry Oct. 29, 1864; resigned Feb. 15, 
1865. 

First Lieutenant 8th U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery March 10, 1865 ; 
mustered out Feb. 10, 1866. 

Second Lieutenant 3d U. S. Infantry Sept. 28, 1866 ; First Lieutenant 
Feb. 15, 1873. 

Elected September 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 524. 

444. HENRY CLAY McILVAINE. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy Feb. 17, 1860; Second Asst. Engineer 
(Ensign) Nov. 1, 1861; First Asst. Engineer (Lieutenant) July 25, 1866; 
resigned June 21, 1869. 

Elected September 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 525. 

445. ANTHONY FRANCIS HOLMES. 

Acting Ensign U. S. Navy Aug. 20, 1862; Acting Master May 9, 1864; 
honorably discharged April 24, 1869. 

Elected September 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 526. 
Born December 19, 1818, at Philadelphia, Pa. 
Died August 23, 1873, at Yonkers, N. Y. 



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446. THOMAS CARSTAIRS. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Sept. 30, 1862; ai^pointment 
revoked June 30, 1866. 

Elected September 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 527. 

Born — , 1826, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died January 14, 1879, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

447. SYLVANUS W. GODON. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy March 4, 1819 ; Passed Midshipman June 4, 1831 ; 
Lieutenant Dec. 17, 1836; Commander Sept. 14, 1855; Captain July 16, 
1862; Commodore Jan. 2, 1863; Rear Admiral July 25, 1866; retired June 
18, 1871. 

Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 538. 

Born June 18, 1809, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died May 17, 1879, at Blois, France. 

451. GEORGE COCHRAN. 

Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Sept. 27, 1861 ; Paymaster (Lieut. - 
Commander) June 12, 1863 ; Pay Inspector (Commander) Dec. 6, 1880. 
Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 542. 

452. GEORGE DE FORREST BARTON. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy June 5, 1861 ; Asst. 
Paymaster (Master) July 2, 1864; Paymaster (Lieut. -Commander) May 4, 
1866 ; resigned April 12, 1869. 

Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 543. 

Transferred to New York Commandery November .1, 1878. 

453. CHARLES ANDERSON McDANIEL. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Muster) U. S. Navy Jan. 19, 1865; Passed Asst. 
Paymaster (Lieutenant) July 23, 1866; Paymaster (Lieut. -Commander) 
Sept. 3, 1871. 

Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 544. 

454. EDWARD NORMAN WHITEHOUSE. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy December 4, 1862 ; Asst. 
Paymaster (Master) July 23, 1866; Passed Asst. Paymaster (Lieutenant) 
Sept. 6, 1867 ; Paymaster (Lieut. -Commander) April 12, 1877. 

Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 545. 

456. SAMUEL PELLMAN BOYER. 

Acting Asst. Surgeon (Master) U. S. Navy June 21, 1862; Acting Passed 
Asst. Surgeon (Lieutenant) May 19, 1865; honorably discharged April 3, 
1870. 

Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 547. 

Born June 13, 1839, at Bauerville, Berks Co., Pa. 

Died April 14, 1875, at Reading, Pa. 

457. HENRY CLAY NIELDS. 

Acting Master's Mate U. S. Navy Feb. 11, 1863 ; Acting Ensign July 11, 
1864; Acting Master Nov. 4, 1864; Master March 12, 1868; Lieutenant Dec. 
18, 1868 ; Lieut.-Commander July 1, 1870. 

Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 548. 

Born March 18, 1839, at West Chester, Pa. 

Died Dec. 13, 1880, at West Chester, Pa. 



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459. CLARKE MERCHANT. 

Acting Midshipman U. S. Navy May 29, 1852; Midsliipman June 10, 1857; 
Passed Midshipman June 25, IStJO; Master Oct. 24, 18U0 ; Lieutenant April 
18, 1861 ; Lieut. -Commander March 3, 18(J5 ; resigned Aug. 10, 1865. 

Elected November 13, 1867. CLass 1. Insignia 550. 

Council of the Commandery 1881-1882. 

460. HENRY HARRISON BINGHAM. 

First Lieutenant 140tli Peuna. Infantry Aug. 22, 1862; Captain Sept. 9, 
1862. 

Major and Judge Advocate U. S. Volunteers Sept. 20, 1864; mustered out 
July 2, 1866. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers Aug. 1, 1864, "for good conduct and 
conspicuous gallantry, especially at the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and 
Gettysburg;" Lieut.-Colouel April 9, 1865, " for highly meritorious services 
during the recent campaign terminating with the surrender of the insurgent 
army under Gen. Robert E. Lee;" Colonel and Brig. -General April 9, 1865, 
"for conspicuous gallantry and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 551. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

461. CHARLES ALBRIGHT. 

Major 132d Penna. Infantry Aug. 21, 1862; Lieut.-Colonel Sept. 18, 1862; 
Colonel Jan. 24, 1863 ; mustered out May 24, 1863. 

Colonel 34th Penna. Infantiy (militia) in the service of the United States 
July 3, 1863; mustered out Aug. 10, 1863. 

Colonel 202d Penna. Infantry Sept. 4, 1864; mustered out Aug. 3, 1865. 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 7, 1865. 

Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 552. 

Born Dec. 13, 1830, in Bucks Co., Pa. 

Died Sept. 28, 1880, at Mauch Chunk, Pa. 

463. WILLIAM DAVID LUCKENBACH. 

Corporal 129th Penna. Infantry Aug. 12, 1862; mustered out May 18, 
1863. 

Fijst Lieutenant and Adjutant 202d Penna. Infantry Sept. 4, 1864; 
mustered out Aug. 3, 1865. 

Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 554. 

465. THOMAS B. WEIR. 

Second Lieutenant 3d Michigan Cavalry Oct. 13, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
June 19, 1862; Captain Nov. 1, 1862; Major Jan. 18, 1865; Lieut.-Colonel 
Nov. 6, 1865; mustered out Feb. 12, 1866. 

First Lieutenant 7th U. S. Cavalry July 28, 1866 ; Captain July 31, 1867. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army July 31, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious 
services in the battle of Farmington, near Corinth, Miss;, May 3, 1862;" 
Lieut.-Colonel July 31, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious services in the 
engagement with Forrest near Ripley, Miss." 

Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 556 (not issued). 

Born Nov. 28, 1838, at Nashville, 0. 

Died Dec. 9, 1876, at New York City. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 53 

468. WILLIAM VALENTINE SPENCER. 

Captain 1st Washington Territory Infantry Sept. 17, 1SG2 ; resigned 
March 9, 1865. 

First Lieutenant 13th U. S. Infantry Jan. 22, 1SG7; resigned Jan. 19, 1872. 
Elected November 13, 18G7. Class 1. Insignia 559. 

469. PRINCE REDINGTON STETSON. 

Second Lieutenant 6th Infantry National Guard S. N. Y. April 19, 1861. 
First Lieutenant 15th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861 ; Captain Dec. 22, 1862; 
resigned Dec. 21, 1864. 

Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 560. 
Transferred to New York Commandery Dec. 7, 1870. 
Re-transferred to Pennsylvania Commandery June 2, 1880. 

474. JOHN PAUL QUINN. 

Asst. Surgeon (Master) U. S. Navy May 9, 1861 ; Surgeon (Lieut.- 
Commander) Dec. 30, 1864. 
Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 565 (not issued). 

Born , Vt. 

Died June 6, 1869, at Havana, Cuba. 

475. JAMES HEPBURN CAMPBELL. 

Major 25th Penna. Infantry April 18, 1861; mustered out Aug. 1, 1861. 
Lieut. -Colonel 39th Penna. Infantry (militia) in the service of the United 
States July 4, 1863; mustered out Aug. 2. 1863. 

Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 566. 

477. ROGER NELSON STEMBEL. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy March 27, 1832; Passed Midshipman June 23, 
1838; Lieutenant Oct. 26, 1843; Commander July 1, 1861 ; Captain July 
25, 1866; Commodore July 13, 1871; retired Dec. 27, 1872; Rear Admiral 
(retired list) Feb. 2, 1875. 

Elected November 13, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 568. 

478. CHARLES STEEDMAN. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy April 1, 1828 ; Passed Midshipman Jan. 14, 1834; 
Lieutenant Feb. 25, 1841; Commander Sept. 14, 1855; Captain Sept. 12, 
1862; Commodore July 25, 1866; Rear Admiral May 25, 1871; retired Sept. 
24, 1873. 

Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 589. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery June 3, 1874. 

479. JAMES S. THORNTON. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Jan. 15, 1841; Passed Midshipman Aug. 10, 1846; 
resigned May 9, 1850 ; reinstated Feb. 3, 1854, to rank from Aug. 20, 1847; 
Master May 7, 1855; Lieutenant Sept. 14, 1855; Lieut. -Commander July 
16, 1862; Commander July 25, 1866; Captain May 24, 1872. 

Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insisrnia 590 (not issued). 

Born 1827, N. H. 

Died May 14, 1875, at Germantown, Pa. 

481. THEODORE ZELLER. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy June 15, 1843 ; Second Asst. Engineer 
Feb. 27, 1847; First Asst. Engineer Nov. 6, 1849 ; Chief Engineer June 27, 



54 REGISTER OF THE 

1855; Chief Enojineer (Commander) March 13, 1863; Chief Engineer 
(Captain) June 27, 1875. 

Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 592. 

482. FRANCIS C. DADE. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy Jan. 20, 1849; Second Asst. Engineer 
Feb. 26, 1851; First Asst. Engineer May 21, 1853; Chief Engineer (Lieut.- 
Commander) June 30, 1861; Chief Engineer (Commander) March 3, 1871; 
Chief Engineer (Captain) March 4, 1881. 

Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 593. 

483. WILLIAM ROBERTS. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy Aug. 2, 1855 ; First Asst. Engineer 
Aug. 2, 1859 ; resigned Aug. 24, 185*9; First Asst. Engineer April 24, 1861 ; 
Chief Engineer (Lieut. -Commander) April 21, 1863; resigned Feb. 18, 1869. 

Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 594. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery February 3, 1869. 

484. WILLIAM HERVEY KING. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy May 20, 1857; Second Asst. Engineer 
Aug. 2, 1859; First Asst. Engineer Dec. 2, 1861; Chief Engineer (Lieut. - 
Commander) Nov. 10, 1863. 

Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 595. 

485. GEORGE W. ROGERS. 

Carijenter U. S. Navy Feb. 6, 1862; Fourth Master U. S. S. Pittsburg 
Aug. 6, 1862; Acting Ensign U. S. Navy Oct. 1, 1862; Acting Master April 
16, 1863; Acting Volunteer Lieutenant July 9, 1864; honorably discharged 
Dec. 15, 1868. 

Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 596. 

Born Pa. 

Died June 10, 1881, at Hot Springs, Ark. 

486. LORENZO TRAVER. 

Acting Asst. Surgeon (Master) U. S. Navy Nov. 22, 1861 ; honorably 
discharged Oct. 18, 1868. 

Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 597. 

487. JOHN McGOWAN, Jr. 

Acting Master's Mate U. S. Navy, March 8, 1862; Acting Master May 7, 
1862; Master March 12, 1868; Lieutenant Dec. 18, 1868; Lieut. -Commander 
April 22, 1870. 

Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 598. 

488. ROBERT PEEBLES McKIBBIN. 

Second Lieutenant 4th U. S. Infantry Aug. 5, 1861; First Lieutenant 
Aug. 1, 1862 ; Captain Jan. 20, 1865; resigned March 15, 1870. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army Sept. 17, 1862, "for gallant and meritorious 
services at the battle of Antietam, Md.;" Major March 13, 1865, "for 
gallant and meritorious services in front of Petersburg, Va. ;" Lieut. - 
Colonel March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the 
war." 

Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 599 (not issued). 

Born August 17, 1834, at Pittsburg, Pa. 

Died July 21, 1873, at Galveston, Texas. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 55 

492. JOHN PRINGLE HEISTER JONES. 

First Lieutenant 59th Penna. (2d Cavalry) Nov. 12, 1861; honorably 
discharged July 24, 1863. 

Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 603. 

493. RICHARD COULTER. 

Captain lltli Penna. Infantry April 24, 1861 ; Lieut. -Colonel April 26, 
1861; mustered out Aug. 1, 1861. 

Colonel 11th Penna. Infantry (3 years) Nov. 27, 1861; mustered out 
July 1, 1865. 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 1, 1864, "for gallant 
conduct in the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court-house, 
Va. ; " Maj. -General April 1, 1865, " for gallant conduct in the battle of Five 
Forks, Va., in an energetic assault of the enemy on the Ford Road." 

Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 604. 

495. DAVID I. SCOTT. 

Private 17th U. S. Infantry Aug. 27, 1863; Sergeant Sept. 1, 1863 ; Second 
Lieutenant lOtli U. S. Infantry May 18, 1864 ; First Lieutenant Feb. 3, 
1865 ; resigned March 26, 1868. 

Brevetted First Lieutenant May 19, 1864, " for gallant and meritorious 
services at the battle of Spotsylvania, Va." 

Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 606. 

Born 1837, England. 

Died February 10, 1879, at Paterson, N. J. 

496. GEORGE PLUNKETT. 

Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Oct. 10, 1861 ; Paymaster (Lieut. - 
Commander) Feb. 6, 1862; resigned August 25, 1868; reinstated April 2, 
1872. 

Elected December 4, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 607- 

Born February 11, 1836, at New York City. 

Died Oct. 24, 1874, at Boston, Mass. 

497. JOHN H. SHOENBERGER. 

Elected December 4, 1867. Class 3. Insignia 609. 

499. THOMAS HARMAN PATTERSON. 

Acting Midshipman U. S. Navy April 5, 1836; Midshipman March 3, 
1847; Passed Midshipman July 1, 1842; Master Oct. 31, 1848; Lieutenant 
June 23, 1849; Commander July 16, 1862; Captain July 25, 1866; 
Commodore Nov. 2, 1871; Rear Admiral March 28, 1877; retired May 10, 
1882. 

Elected January 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 611. 

500. JOSEPH ROWE SMITH. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army Dec. 15, 1854 ; Captain 
and Asst. Surgeon Dec. 15, 1859; Major and Surgeon June 11, 1862; 
Lieut. -Colonel and Medical Director (by assignment) Feb. 25, 1865, to June 
30, 1865. 

Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 1865, "for superior ability 
and excellent management of tlie allairs of his department;" Colonel Nov. 



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22, 186G, " for meritorious services and devotion to the sick during the 
prevalence of the cholera at Little Rock, Ark." 
Elected January 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 612. 

501. JOSEPH MORGAN BRADFORD. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Jan. 10, 1840; Passed Midshipman July 11, 1846 ; 
Master March 1, 18.55; Lieutenant Sept. 16, 1855; Lieut. -Commander July 
15, 1862; Commander July 25, 1866. 

Elected January 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 613. 

Born Nov. 4, 1824, in Sumner Co., Tenn. 

Died April 14, 1872, at Norfolk, Va. 

503. FRANCIS HENRY SWAN. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Decemher 9, 1861 ; Asst, 
Paymaster (Master) March 9, 1865; Passed Asst. Paymaster (Lieutenant) 
May 4, 1866 ; Paymaster (Lieut.-Commander) March 5, 1867. 

Elected January 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 615. 

506. JOHN THAW DENNISTON. 

Private 155th Penna. Infantry Aug. 22, 1862; Second Lieutenant Sept. 2, 
1862; First Lieutenant Dec. 29, 1862; resigned Dec. 31, 1864. 
Elected January 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 618. 

507. JOHN FRANKSFORD TARBELL. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Ma'ster) U. S. Navy .Jan. 28, 1862 ; mustered 
out Dec. 11, 1865. 

Asst. Paymaster (Master) February 7, 1867 ; Passed Asst. Paymaster 
(Lieutenant) Sept. 16, 1868 ; Paymaster (Lieut.-Commander) April 3, 1879. 

Elected Jan. 2', 1868. Class 1. Insignia 619. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery May 6, 1874. 

509. WILLIAM DELAWARE LEWIS, Jr. 

Colonel 18th Penna. Infantry April 24. 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 6, 1861. 
Colonel 110th Penna. Infantry Jan, 2, 1862; resigned Dec. 20, 1862. 
Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant 
and meritorious services in the field during the war." 
Elected January 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 621. 
Born May 10, 1827, at Philadelphia, Pa. 
Died January 19, 1872, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

510. JAMES NEWTON DICKSON. 

Second Lieutenant 70th Penna. (6th Cavalry) (Rush's Lancers) Oct. 4, 
1861 ; Regimental Commissary of Subsistence April 8, 1862; Captain March 
1, 1863; resigned Jan. 17, 1864. 

Second Lieutenant 3d U. S. Artillery March 6, 1862; resigned April 27, 
1863. 

Elected January 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 622. 

Born July 14, 1839, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died March 13, 1875, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

511. THOMAS W. SHERMAN. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1832; Second Lieutenant 3d U. S. 
Artillery July 1, 1836; First Lieutenant March 14, 1838; Captain May 28, 
1846; Major April 27, 1861; Lieut.-Colonel 5th Artillery May 14, 1861; 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 57 

Colonel 3d Artillery June 1, 1863 ; retired with rank of Maj. -General Dec. 
31, 1870. 

JBrig. -General U. S. Volunteers May 17, 18G1; mustered out of volunteer 
service April 30, 186(3. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army Feb. 23, 1847, " for gallant and meritorious 
conduct in the battle of Buena Vista;" Brig. -General U. S. Army March 13, 
1865, "for gallant and meritorious services at the capture of Port Hudson, 
La. ;" Maj. -General U. S. Army and Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers March 
13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected February 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 643 (not issued). 

Born March 26, 1813, at Newport, R. I. 

Died March 16, 1879, at Newport, R. I. 

513. HENRY JACKSON. 

Private 14th Illinois Cavalry December 28, 1863 ; Corporal June 1, 1864; 
Sergeant-Major 5th U. S. Colored Cavalry Jan. 2, 1865 ; Second Lieutenant 
May 14, 1865 ; First Lieutenant Dec. 28, 1865 ; mustered out March 16, 1866. 

Second Lieutenant 7tli U. S. Cavalry July 28, 1866; First Lieutenant 
July 31, 1867 ; Captain June 25, 1876. 

Elected Feb. 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 645. 

515. CHARLES HENRY WHITTELSEY. 

Second Lieutenant 1st Conn. Heavy Artillery March 12, 1862; First 
Lieutenant June 18, 1862. 

Captain and Asst. Adjt. -General U. S. Volunteers May 15, 1863 ; Major 
and Asst. Adjt. General May 26, 1865; mustered out Sept. 1, 1866. 

Captain 30th U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866; unassigned March 23, 1869; 
assigned to 13th Infantry Sept. 1, 1869. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers October 19, 1864, "for faithful and 
meritorious services in the field during the present campaign before 
Richmond, Va., and in the Shenandoah Valley;" Lieut. -Colonel April 2, 
1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in the battle before Petersburg, 
Va. ;" Colonel April 9, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during 
the campaign terminating with tlie surrender of the insurgent army under 
General Robert E. Lee;" Brig. -General March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services during the war;" Major U. S. Army March 2, 1867, 
"for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Petersburg, Va., 
April 2, 1865." 

Elected February 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 647. 

Born , 1833, at New Haven, Conn. 

Died October 18, 1871, at Fort Bridger, Wy9ming Ter. 

521. DAVID B. McKIBBIN. 

Second Lieutenant 9th U. S. Infantry March 3, 1855; First Lieutenant 

. March 1, 1861; Captain 14th Infantry May 14, 1861 ; transferred to 32d 

Infantry Sept. 21, 1866; Major 10th Infantry Sept. 15, 1867; unassigned 

March 15, 1869 ; assigned to 10th Cavalry Jan. 1, 1871 ; retired May 31, 1875. 

Colonel 158th Penna. Infantry Nov. 24, 1862; mustered out of volunteer 
service Aug. 12, 1863. 

Colonel 214th Penna. Infantry April 5, 1865; mustered out of volunteer 
service April 30, 1866. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army Aug. 1, 1864, "for gallant services in the 
battle of North Anna, Va. ;" Lieut. -Colonel August 1, 1864, "for gallant 
services in the battle of Bethesda Church, Va. ;" Colonel and Brig. -General 



58 REGISTER OF THE 

Marcli 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the war;" 
Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious 
services during the war." 

Elected February 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 653. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

525. EVAN MILES. 

First Lieutenant 12th U. S. Infantry August 5, 1861 ; Quartermaster 1st 
Battalion Aug. 5, 1863, to Nov. 19, 1863; Regimental Quartermaster Nov. 
19, 1863, to Jan. 20, 1865; Captain Jan. 20, 1865; transferred to 21st 
Infantry Sept. 21, 1866. 

Brevetted Captain August 18, 1864, "for gallant services during the 
operations on the Weldon Railroad, Va." 

Elected February 5, 1868, Class 1. Insignia 657 (not issued). 

528. CASPAR SCHENCK. 

Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Sept. 14, 1861 ; Paymaster (Lieut. - 
Commander) Jan. 6, 1864 ; Pay Inspector (Commander) March 3, 1871 ; 
Pay Director (Captain) Dec. 6, 1880. 

Elected February 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 660. 

Transferred to California Commandery May 19, 1881. 

529. EDWARD TERRY. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Sept. 21, 1853; Lieutenant April 3, 1861 ; Lieut. - 
Commander .Jan. 4, 1863; Commander Oct. 30, 1871. 
Elected February 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 661. 
Born January 24, 1839, at Hartford, Conn. 
Died June 2, 1882, at Manitou Springs, Col. 

533. JOHN WILLIAM DUNCAN. 

Major 37th Penna. Infantry (8th Reserves) July 21, 1861; resigned Nov. 
21, 1861. 

Volunteer Aide-de-Camp with the rank of Major on the stalf of General 
John F. Reynolds U. S. Volunteers Nov. 22, 1861, to July 1, 1863. 

Elected February 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 665. 

537. CORNELIUS GILBERT ATTWOOD. 

Second Lieutenant 3d Battalion Mass. Riflemen April 19, 1861; mustered 
out August 3, 1861. 

Captain 25th Mass. Infantry Oct. 12, 1861; Major Oct. 29, 1862; resigned 
Aug. 18, 1864. 

Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant 
and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 679. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868 — Charter 
member. 

538. FRANCIS AUGUSTUS OSBORN. 

Lieut. -Colonel 24th Mass. Infantry Aug. 31, 1861; Colonel Dec. 28, 1862; 
mustered out Nov. 14, 1864. 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for distin- 
guished services in the movement on the enemy's works near New Market, 
Va." 



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Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 680. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868 — Charter 
member. 

539. WILLIAM COGSWELL. 

Captain 2d Mass. Infantry May 25, 1861; Lieut. -Colonel Oct. 23, 1862; 
Colonel June 25, 1863; mustered out July 11, 1865. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers Dec. 15, 1864. 

Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 681. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868 — Charter 
member. 

540. JOSIAH PICKETT. 

First Lieutenant 3d Battalion Mass. Riflemen April 19, 1861; mustered 
out Aug. 3, 1861. 

Captain 25th Mass. Infantry Oct. 12, 1861; Major March 20, 1862; 
Colonel Oct. 29, 1862 ; mustered out Jau. 10, 1865. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers June 3, 1864, "for gallantry 
during the war, especially at the battle of Cold Harbor, Va., where severely 
wounded." 

Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 682. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868 — Charter 
member. 

541. AUGUSTUS BROWN REED SPRAGUE. 

Captain 3d Battalion Mass. Riflemen April 19, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 
3, 1861. 

Lieut.-Colonel 25th Massachusetts Infantry Sept. 9, 1861. 

Colonel 51st Mass. Infantry Nov. 11, 1862 ; mustered out July 27, 1863. 

Lieut.-Colonel 2d Mass. Heavy Artillery Feb. 27, 1864; mustered out 
Sept. 15, 1866. 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant 
and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 683. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868 — Charter 
member. 

542. LOUIS NATHANIEL TUCKER. 

Captain 18th Mass. Infantry Aug. 24, 1861 ; mustered out Sept. 2, 1864. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services at the battle of the Wilderness, Va." 

Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 684. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868 — Charter 
member. 

543. ORSON MOULTON. 

Third Lieutenant 3d Battalion Mass. Riflemen April 19, 1861; mustered 
out Aug. 3, 1861. 

Captain 25th Mass. Infantry Oct. 12, 1861; Lieut.-Colonel Nov. 5, 1862; 
resigned Dec. 31, 1864. 

Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 615. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868 — Charter 
member. 



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544. JOSEPH WALDO DENNY. 

Third Lieutenant 3d Battalion Mass. Infantry (attached to 6th Mass. 
Infantry) April 22, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 2, 1861. 

Captain 25th Mass. Infantry Oct. 12, 1861 ; mustered out Oct. 20, 1864. 

Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 686. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868 — Charter 
member. 

545. CHARLES NISBET TURNBULL. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy Sept 1, 1850; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
U. S. Topographical Engineers July 1, 1854; Second Lieutenant April 30, 
1856; First Lieutenant July 1, 1859; Captain July 14, 1862; transferred 
to Corps of Engineers March 3, 1863; resigned Dec. 31, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army Aug. 1, 1864, "for gallant and meritorious 
services during the campaign before Richmond, Va. ;" Lieut. -Colonel and 
Colonel March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the 
rebellion." 

Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 687. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery March 4, 1868 — Charter 
member. 

Born at Washington, D.C. 

Died Dec. 2, 1874, at Boston, Mass. 

546. CHARLES FREDERIC RUFF. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy Sept. 1, 1834; Second Lieutenant 1st U. S. 
Dragoons July 1, 1838; resigned Dec. 31, 1843. 

Lieut. -Colonel 1st Missouri Mounted Volunteers June 18, 1846 ; resigned 
Sept. 17, 1846. 

Captain U. S. Mounted Rifles July 7, 1846 ; Major Dec. 30, 1856 ; Lieut.- 
Colonel 3d Cavalry June 10, 1861 ; retired March 30, 1864. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army Aug. 1, 1847, "for gallant and meritorious 
conduct in the afi'air at San Juan de los Llanos, Mex. ;" Colonel and Brig.- 
General U. S. Army March 13, 1865, " for faithful and meritorious services 
in recruiting the armies of the United States." 

Council of the Commandery 1870 to 1877. 

Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 688. 

547. FRANK WILLIAM PAUL. 

Private Commonwealth (Penna.) Artillery May 13, 1861; mustered out 
Aug. 5, 1861. 

First Lieutenant of Battery attached to 58th Penna. Infantry Nov. 12, 
1861; transferred to 2d Penna. Heavy Artillery Nov. — , 1862; mustered 
out Nov. 17, 1864. 

First Lieutenant 24th U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866; resigned April 21, 
1868. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services diiring the war;" Captain U. S. Army March 2, 1867, 
"for gallant and meritorious services at Petersburg Mine, Va." 

Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 689 (not issued). 

548. FREDERICK RODGERS. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy September 25, 1857; Lieutenant July 16, 1862; 
Lieut. -Commander July 25, 1866; Commander Feb. 4, 1875. 
Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 690. 



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549. WILLIAM M. KING. 

Asst. Surgeon U. S. Navy Dec. 3, 1858; Surgeon (Lieut. -Commander) 
May 22, 1862 ; Medical Inspector (Commander) May 4, 1875. 
Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 691. 

Born , at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died March 14, 1880, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

551. WILLIAM THOMAS BUCK. 

Acting Master U. S. Navy May 27, 1862; Ensign March 12, 1868; Master 
Dec. 18, 1868; Lieutenant March 21, 1870. 

Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 693. 
Born March 22, 1843, at Baltimore, Md. 
Died July 20, 1874, at Pensacola, Fla. 

553. CHARLES LESLIE SHERMAN. 

Second Lieutenant 1st Michigan Cavalry April 26, 1861; resigned May 31, 
1862. 

Secoiid Lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps July 12, 1862; First Lieutenant 
December 8, 1864; resigned Sept. 7, 1877. 

Brevetted First Lieutenant March 2, 1867, to take rank from Aug. 5, 1864, 
"for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Mobile Bay." 

Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 695. 

Born 1838, Michigan. 

Died April 16, 1879, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

554. GEORGE WASHINGTON MINDIL. 

Second Lieutenant 23d Penna. Infantry July 15, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
Aug. 31, 1861 ; Captain Oct. 5, 1861 ; transferred to 61st Penna. Infantry 
Feb. — , 1862 ; resigned Oct. 6, 1862. 

Colonel 27th New Jersey Infantry Oct. 10, 1862; mustered out July 2, 1863. 

Colonel 33d New Jersey Infantry Sept. 5, 1863 ; mustered out July 17, 
1865. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for general 
good conduct during the campaign from Savannah, Ga., to Goldsboro, N. 
C. ;" Maj. -General March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services 
in the battles of Chattanooga, Mission Ridge, and Mill Creek Gap, near 
Dalton, Ga." 

Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 696. 

557. GEORGE BREED EDWARDS. 

Sergeant 5th Iowa Cavalry Oct. 25, 1861 ; Second Lieutenant and Battalion 
Adjutant Jan. 9, 1862 ; honorably discharged Sept. 30, 1862. 
Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 699. 

558. HENRY KNOX THATCHER. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy March 4, 1823; Passed Midshipman March 23, 
1829; Lieutenant Feb. 28, 1833; Commander Sept. 14, 1855; Commodore 
July 16, 1862 ; Rear Admiral July 25, 1866; retired May 26, 1868, 

Elected April 1, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 700. 

Born May 26, 1806, at Thomastown, Me. 

Died April 5, 1880, at Boston, Mass. 

559. CHARLES STUART BOGGS. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Nov. 1, 1826; Passed Midshipman April 28, 1832; 
Lieutenant Sept. 6, 1837; Commander Sept. 15, 1855; Captain July 16, 



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1862; Commodore July 25, 1866 ; Rear Admiral July 1, 1870 ; retired Jan. 
29, 1872. 

Elected April 1, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 701. 

Transferred to the Commandery of District of Columbia Feb. 1, 1882 — 
Charter member. 

560. GEORGE BEALL BALCH. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Dec. 30, 1837; Passed Midshipman June 29, 
1843; Lieutenant Aug. 16, 1850 ; Commander July 16, 1862; Captain July 
25, 1866; Commodore Aug. 13, 1872; Rear Admiral June 5, 1878. 

Elected April 1, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 702. 

561. WALTER ABBOTT. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Nov. 29, 1859 ; Ensign Nov. 22, 1862; Lieutenant 
Feb. 22, 1864; Lieut. -Commander July 25, 1866. 
Elected April 1, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 703. 
Born Oct. 29, 1842, at Charlestown, Mass. 
Died February 3, 1873, at Funchal, Madeira. 

571. BENJAMIN TUCKER HUTCHINS. 

Private Company H, 3d Battalion District of Columbia Infantry (National 
Rifles) April 15, 1861 ; honorably discharged June 20, 1861. 

First Lieutenant 6th U. S. Cavalry May 14, 1861 ; Captain Nov. 19, 1863 ; 
resigned Sept. 10, 1869. • 

Lieut. -Colonel 1st New Hampshire Cavalry March 18, 1864; mustered out 
of Volunteer service July 15, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious 
services during the war." 

Elected April 1, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 713. 

576. HENRY PERKINS MTJIRHEID. 

Second Lieutenant 70th Penna. (6th Cavalry) (Rush's Lancers) Sept. 
10, 1861 ; First Lieutenant Oct. 1, 1861; Captain March 29, 1862; honorably 
discharged April 2, 1863. 

Elected April 1, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 718. 

Chancellor of the Commandery 1873 to 1876. 

Born September 10, 1835, at Pennington, N. J. 

Died April 28, 1876, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

577. SAMUEL EMLEN MEIGS. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers November 14, 1861; 
resigned March 31, 1863. 

Elected April 1, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 719. 

578. JOHN BROWN PARKER. 

Elected April 1, 1868. Class 3. Insignia — (not issued). 

579. PHILIP HENRY SHERIDAN. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1848 ; Brevet Second Lieutenant 1st 
U. S. Infantry July 1, 1853; Second Lieutenant 4th Infantry Nov. 22, 1854; 
First Lieutenant March 1, 1861; Captain 13th Infantry May 14, 1861; 
Brig.-General U. S. Army Sept. 20, 1864 ; Maj. -General U. S. Army Nov. 8, 



COMMANDERY OP PENNSYLVANIA. 63 

1864, "for the personal gallantry, military skill, and just confidence in the 
courage and patriotism of his [your] troops, displayed by him [you] on 
the 19th day of October, at Cedar Run, whereby, under the blessing of 
Providence, his [your] routed army was reorganized, a great national 
disaster averted, and a brilliant victory achieved over the rebels for the 
third time in pitched battles within thirty days ;" the thanks of Congress 
tendered to Maj. -General Philip H. Sheridan and to the officers and soldiers 
under his command, by joint resolution approved Feb. 9, 1865, "for the 
gallantry, military skill, and courage displayed in the brilliant series of 
victories achieved" by them in the valley of the Shenandoah, and especially 
for their services at Cedar Run on the 19th day of October, 1864, which 
retrieved the fortunes of the day and thus averted a great disaster." 

Lieut. -General U. S. Army March 4, 1869. 

Colonel 2d Mich. Cavalry May 25, 1862. 

Brigadier-General U. S. Volunteers July 1, 1862 ; Major-General U. S. 
Volunteers December 31, 1862 ; vacated commission in Volunteer service 
Nov. 8, 1864, 

Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 750. 

Transferred to Illinois Commandery May 1, 1879 — Charter member, 

580. GEORGE WEED WALLACE. 

Second Lieutenant 1st U. S. Infantry July 1, 1839; First Lieutenant 
March 1, 1844; Captain June 10, 1850; Major 6th Infantry Jan. 10, 1862; 
Lieut. -Colonel 12th Infantry March 15, 1866; retired Dec. 15, 1870. 

Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 758. 

Transferred to New York Commandery April 22, 1882. 

581. HENRY SANFORD GANSEVOORT. 

Private 7th Infantry National Guard S. N. Y., April 19, 1861 ; honorably 
discharged June 3, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant 5th U. S. Artillery May 14, 1861 ; First Lieiatenant 
March 1, 1862; Captain Aug. 13, 1866. 

Colonel 13th New York Cavalry March 28, 1864 ; mustered out of 
Volunteer service June 23, 1865. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army Sept. 17, 1862, "for gallant and meritorious 
services at the battle of Antietam, Md. ;" Major Oct. 14, 1864, "for gallant 
and meritorious services in action near Manassas Gap, Va. ;" Lieut. -Colonel 
March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services during the war;" 
Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers June 24, 1864. 

Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 759. 

Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery April 6, 1870. 

Born Dec. 15, 1835, at Albany, N. Y. 

Died April 12, 1871, at Albany, N. Y. ' 

582. JAMES CURTIS. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1847 ; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
2d U. S. Infantry July 1, 1851; Second Lieutenant Jan. 30, 1852; First 
Lieutenant March 3, 1855; resigned Jan. 15, 1857. 

First Lieutenant 15th'U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861 ; Captain Oct. 25, 1861 ; 
unassigned Aug. 12, 1869; assigned to 3d Cavalry Dec. 15, 1870; Major 
10th Cavalry May 31, 1875 ; retired May 17, 1876. 

Brevetted Major Sept. 1, 1864, "for faithful and meritorious services at 
the battle of Shiloh, Tenn., and during the Atlanta campaign." 

Elected March 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 760. 

Born March 20, 1831, at Eastport, Me. 

Died January 19, 1878, at Chicago, 111. 



64 REGISTER OF THE 

583. HENRY SWEENEY. 

Private 2d U. S. Dragoons Sept. 11, 1854; Bugler June — , 1855; Private 
Sept. 8, 1857; Corporal Feb. 1, 1859; Hospital Steward Jan. 20, 1859; 
honorably discharged Oct. 8, 1863. 

Captain 60th U. S. Colored Troops Oct. 15, 1863; mustered out Aug. 11, 
1867. 

Second Lieutenant 15th U. S. Infantry June 18, 1867; First Lieutenant 
July 27, 1868 ; unassigned Aug. 12, 1869 ; assigned to 4th Cavalry Jan. 1, 
1871; Captain April 2, 1879. 

Brevetted Major U. S, Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for long and faithful 
service." 

Elected May 6, 1868, Class 1. Insignia 761. 

585. WASHINGTON IRVING SANBORN. 

Second Lieutenant 1st Washington Territory Infantry October 3, 1862; 
Captain and Asst. Adjt. -General U. S. Volunteers Feb. 1, 1865; mustered 
out Oct. 1, 1866. 

Second Lieutenant 13th U. S. Infantry May 11, 1866; First Lieutenant 
Feb. 10, 1869 ; unassigned July 20, 1869 ; assigned to 25tli Infantry Jan. 1, 
1871. 

Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 763. 

587. EDWIN ROBINSON DENBY. 

Asst. -Surgeon U. S. Navy July 11, 1855; Surgeon (Lieut. -Commander) 
Aug. 1, 1861; Medical Inspector (Commander) Dec. 28, 1872. 
Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 764 (not issued). 
Born February 28, 1834, at Richmond, Va. 
Died May 3, 1875, at sea. 

592. JOHN CASSELS. 

Private 12th Penna. Infantry April 25, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 5, 1861. 

First Lieutenant 108th Penna. (11th Cavalry) Nov. 8, 1861 ; Captain 
April 16, 1862; Major Oct. 28, 1864; resigned April 1, 1865. 

Captain 9th U. S. Cavalry July 28, 1866; declined Oct. 10, 1866. 

Brevetted Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful, 
meritorious, and untiring services as Provost Marshal of the Department 
of Virginia and North Carolina." 

Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 770. 

594. POWELL CLAYTON. 

Captain 1st Kansas Infantry May 29, 1861; Lieut.-Colonel 5th Kansas 
Cavalry Feb. 1, 1862; Colonel March 7, 1862. 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 1, 1864; mustered out Aug. 24, 1865. 
Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 772 (not issued). 
Transferred to Arkansas Commandery May 6, 1868 — Charter member. 

595. ROBERT F. CATTERSON. 

Second Lieutenant 14th Indiana Infantry July 5, 1861; First Lieutenant 
March 15, 1862; Captain May 4. 1862. 

Lieut.-Colonel 97tli Indiana Infantry Oct, 18, 1862; Colonel Nov. 25, 1862. 
Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers May 31, 1865; mustered out Jan. 15, 1866. 
Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 773 (not issued). 
Transferred to Arkansas Commandery May 6, 1868 — Charter member. 



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596. JAMES M. LEWIS. 

Major and Surgeon 2d Wisconsin Infantry June 11, 1861. 
Colonel 28th Wisconsin Infantry Oct. 14, 1862 ; resigned Jan. 2, 1864. 
Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 774 (not issued). 
Transferred to Arkansas Commandery May 6, 1868 — Charter member. 

597. ABRAHAM H. RYAN. 

First Lieutenant and Adjutant 17th Illinois Infantry May 26, 1861 ; 
Captain April 25, 1862. 

Colonel 3d Arkansas Cavalry February 10, 1864 ; mustered out June 30, 
1865. 

Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 775 (not issued). 

Transferred to Arkansas Commandery May 6, 1868 — Charter member. 

598. ALBERT WEBB BISHOP. 

Captain 2d Wisconsin Cavalry Dec. 30, 1861 ; resigned July 10, 1862. 
Lieut.-Colonel 1st Arkansas Cavalry July 10, 1862 ; honorably discharged 
Feb. 22, 1865. 

Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 776. 

Transferred to Arkansas Commandery May 6, 1868 — Charter member. 
Re-transferred to Pennsylvania Commandery May 6, 1880. 
Transferred to New York Commandery June 2, 1881. 

599. HENRY PAGE. 

Second Lieutenant 11th Massachusetts Infantry Sept. 10, 1861. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers November 26, 1862; 
mustered out July 17, 1867. 

Brevetted Major, Lieut.-Colonel, and Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 
1865, " for faithful and meritorious services daring the war." 

Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 777. 

Transferred to Arkansas Commandery May 6, 1868 — Charter member. 

600. WILLIAM W. WILSHIRE. 

Major 126th Illinois Infantry Sept. 4, 1862; resigned July 16, 1864. 
Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 778 (not issued). 
Transferred to Arkansas Commandery May 6, 1868 — Charter member. 

601. JOHN H. HUTCHINSON. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon 15th Michigan Infantry June 12, 1862; 
Major and Surgeon Feb. 17, 1864 ; mustered out Aug. 13, 1865. 
Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 779 (not issued). 
Transferred to Arkansas Commandery May 6, 1868 — Charter member. 

602. KEYES DANFORTH. 

First Lieutenant and Regimental Commissary of Subsistence 13th Illinois 
Cavalry July 9, 1864; Captain July 27, 1865 ; mustered out Aug. 31, 1865. 
Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 780 (not issued). 
Transferred to Arkansas Commandery May 6, 1868 — Charter member. 

603. JOHN GROVENOR PRICE. 

Captain 75th Illinois Infantry Sept. 2, 1862 ; resigned Feb. 8, 1863. 
Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 781 (not issued). 
Transferred to Arkansas Commandery May 6, 1868 — Charter member. 
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604. CHARLES C. BYRNE. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army June 23, 1860 ; Captain 
and Asst. Surgeon June 23, 1865; Major and Surgeon July 28, 1866. 

Brevetted Major and Lieut. -Colonel March 13, 1865, "for faithful and 
meritorious services during the war." 

Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia "782 (not issued). 

Transferred to Arkansas Commandery May 6, 1868 — Charter member. 

605. JOHN W. SMITH. 

Major and Paymaster U. S. Volunteers June 30, 1862. 
Major and Paymaster U. S. Army Jan. 17, 1867; resigned May 13, 1870. • 
Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 783 (not issued). 
Transferred to Arkansas Commandery May 6, 1868 — Charter member. 

606. SAMUEL MYERS MILLS, .Tk. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1861 ; Second Lieutenant and First 
Lieutenant 19th U. S. Infantry June 23, 1865; (Adjutant 2d Battalion May 
], 1866, to Sept. 21, 1866;) transferred to 28th Infantry Sept. 21, 1866; 
Regimental Adjutant Nov. 30, 1866, to March 31, 1869 ; transferred to 19th 
Infantry March 31, 1869 ; Regimental Adjutant April 12, 1869, to May 10, 
1870; transferred to 5th Artillery May 10, 1870. 

Elected May 6, 1868. Class 1. Insignia -^ (not issued). 

Transferred to Arkansas Commandery May 6, 1868 — Charter member. 

607. FREDERICK TOWNSEND. 

Colonel 3d New York Infantry May 10, 1861 ; resigned June 12, 1861. 
Major ISth U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861; Lieut. -(Colonel 9th Infantry April 
20, 1864 ; resigned March 26, 1868. 

Brevetted Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Army Dec. 31, 1862, "for gallant and 
meritorious services at the battle of Murfreesboro, Tenn.;" Colonel March 
30, 1865, "for meritorious and faithful services in the recruitment of the 
armies of the United States ;" Brig.-General March 30, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorioiis services during the war." 

Elected June 3, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 799. 

Transferred to New York Commandery May 6, 1868. 

608. JOHN SCHUYLER CROSBY. 

Second Lieutenant 1st U. S. Artillery Aug. 5, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
Aug. 28, 1861 ; honorably discharged Dec. 31, 1870. 

Lieut.-Colonel and Aide -de -Camp to the Lieut. -General of the Army 
March 13, 1869, to July 31, 1870. 

Captain and Aide-de-Camp U. S. Volunteers June 3, 1863 ; mustered out 
of Volunteer service Aug. 1, 1866. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army April 12, 1863, " for gallant and 
meritorious services in action at Fort Bisland, La. ;" Major April 9, 1864, 
"for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Pleasant Hill, La. ;" 
Lieut.-Colonel Marcli 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during 
the war." 

Elected June 3, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 800. 

609. HENRY T. DAVIS. 

Second Lieutenant 1st Mass. Cavalry Oct. 31, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
May 1, 1862; resigned April 9, 1864. 

Captain 10th U. S. Cavalry July 28, 1866. 



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Brevetted Major U. S. Army March 2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious 
services at the battle of Cliancellorsville, Va." 

Elected June 3, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 801 (not issued). 

Born . 

Died April 10, 1869, at New York City. 

611. SAMUEL R. COLLADAY. 

Private 19th Penna. Infantry April 18, 1861 ; honorably discharged Aug. 
9, 1861. 

Corporal 70th Penna. (6th Cavalry) (Rush's Lancers) Aug. 29, 1861; 
Sergeant June 1, 1862; Second Lieutenant Jan. 24, 1863; mustered out 
June 3, 1864. 

First Lieutenant 70th Penna. (6th Cavalry) (Rush's Lancers) March 1, 
1865; Captain March 23, 1865; mustered out Aug. 7, 1865. 

Second Lieutenant 10th U. S. Cavalry Aug. 9, 1867; First Lieutenant 
Jan. 1, 1871. 

Elected June 3, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 803. 

615. SAMUEL RHODES FRANKLIN. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Feb. 18, 1841; Passed Midshipman Aug. 10, 1847; 
Lieutenant Sept. 14, 1855; Lieut. -Commander July 16, 1862; Commander 
Sept. 26, 1866; Captain Aug. 13, 1872; Commodore May 28, 1881. 

Elected June 3, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 807. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery April 1, 1882. 

616. WILLIAM LOWBER. 

Asst. Surgeon U. S. Navy Nov. 8, 1847; Surgeon (Lieut. -Commander) 
April 18, 1861 ; Medical Inspector (Commander) March 3, 1871 ; retired 
July 5, 1872. 

Elected June 3, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 808. 

618. GERSHOM MOTT. 

Second Lieutenant lOtli U. S. Infantry April 23, 1847 ; honorably 
discharged Aug. 22, 1848. 

Lieut.-Colonel 5th New Jersey Infantry Aug. 17, 1861. 

Colonel 6th New Jersey Infantry May 7, 1862. 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers Sept. 7, 1862; Maj. -General May 26, 1865 ; 
resigned Feb. 20, 1866. 

Lieut.-Colonel 32d U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866 ; declined Sept. 24, 1866. 

Brevetted Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 1, 1864, "for distinguished 
services during the war." 

Elected June 3, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 810. 

619. WILLIAM JOYCE SEWELL. 

Captain 5th New Jersey Infantry Aug. 28, 1861; Lieut.-Colonel July 7, 
1862; Colonel Jan. 6, 1863; resigned July 6, 1864. 

Colonel 38th New Jersey Infantry Oct. 1, 1864; mustered out June 30, 
1865. 

First Lieutenant 40th U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866; declined Jan. 21, 1867. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant 
and meritorious services at the battle of Chancellors ville, Va. ;" Maj.- 
General March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the 
war." 

Elected June 3, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 811. 



68 REGISTER OF THE 

620. WILLIAM ELMER POTTER. 

Second Lieutenant 12th New Jersey Infantry September 4, 1862; First 
Lieutenant August 6, 18G3 ; Captain Feb. 4, 18C4; honorably discharged 
June 4, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers May 1, 1865, "for meritorious services 
during the war." 

Elected Juue 3, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 812. 

621. GEORGE ALEXANDER HAMILTON BLAKE. 

First Lieutenant 2d U. S. Dragoons June 11, 1836; Captain Dec. 3, 1839 ; 
Major 1st Dragoons July 23, 1850; Lieut.-Colonel May 13, 1861; (1st 
Cavalry Aug. 3, 1861;) Colonel 1st Cavalry Feb. 15, 1862; retired Dec. 15, 
1870. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army Aug. 17, 1847, " for gallant and meritorious 
conduct in the affair of San Augustine, Mex. ;" Brig. -General March 13, 
1865, " for gallant and efficient services during the Gettysburg campaign." 

Elected July 1, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 827. 

623. JOSEPH NICHOLSON ABBEY. 

First Lieutenant 112th Penna. (2d Heavy Artillery) February 8, 1862; 
Captain Nov. 25, 1862; honorably discharged Nov. 2, 1864. 
Elected July 1, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 829. 

624. EDWIN LAWRENCE TEVIS. 

Private 1st Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry May 13, 1861; mustered out 
Aug. 17, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant 70th Penna. (6th Cavalry) (Rush's Lancers) Oct. 10, 
1861; First Lieutenant Nov. 20, 1862; honorably discharged April 17, 1863. 

Elected July 1, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 830. 

626. ALEXANDER MURRAY. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Aug. 22, 1835; Passed Midshipman June 22, 1841; 
Lieutenant August 12, 1847; Commander Jiily 16, 1862 ; Captain July 25, 
1866; Commodore June 19, 1871; Rear Admiral April 26, 1876; retired 
April 30, 1878. 

Elected October 14, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 569. 

Transferred from New York Commandery Oct. 1, 1868. 

Re-transferred to New York Commandery . 

627. JOHN ROBERTS GOLDSBOROUGH. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Nov. 6, 1824; Passed Midshipman April 28, 1832; 
Lieutenant Sept. 6, 1837; Commander Sept. 14, 1855; Captain July 16, 
1862; Commodore April 13, 1867; retired July 2, 1870. 

Elected October 14, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 891. 

Born July 2, 1809, at Washington, D. C. 

Died June 22, 1877, at Washington, D. C. 

630. EDMUND ROSS COLHOUN. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy April 1, 1829 ; Passed Midshipman July 2, 1845; 
resigned June 27, 1853. 

Acting Lieutenant U. S. Navy Sept. 24, 1861 ; Commander Nov. 17, 1862; 
Captain March 2, 1869 ; Commodore April 26, 1876. 

Elected October 14, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 894. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. G9 

631. THOMAS COOPER ENGLISH. 

Ccadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1845; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
5th U. S. Infantry July 1, 1849; Second Lieutenant July 31, 1850; First 
Lieutenant 9th Infantry March 3, 1855; Captain Dec. 29," 1857 ; Major 5th 
Infantry Aug. 27, 1863; Lieut. -Colonel 2d Infantry Feb. 22, 1869. 

Lieut. -Colonel 1st Washington Territory Infantry April 19, 1862; 
mustered out of Volunteer service April 17, 1865. 

Brevetted Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 1865, " for faithful and 
meritorious services during the rebellion." 

Elected October 14, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 895 (not issued"). 

Born Dec. 22, 1827, , Pa. 

Died June 10, 1876, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

632. GEORGE SHORKLEY. 

First Lieutenant 51st Penna. Infantry Nov. 16, 1861; Captain April 22 
■ 1864; mustered out July 27, 1865. ' 

Second Lieutenant and First Lieutenant 15th U. S. Infantry Feb 23 1866 • 
Captain Oct. 13, 1867. ' 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers July 30, 1864, "for gallant and 
distinguished services in the operations before Petersburg, Va. ;" Lieut.- 
Colonel March 25, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services at Fort 
Stedraan, Va. ;" Colonel April 9, 1865, "for long, faithful, and valuable 
services ;" Captain U. S. Array March 2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious 
services m the battle of Antietam, Md. ;" Major March 2, 1867, " for gallant 
and meritorious services in the engagement at Fort Stedman, Va." ° 

Elected October 14, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 896, 

633. JAMES FORNEY. 

Second Lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps March 1, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
Sept. 1, 1861; Captain April 23, 1864. 

Brevetted Captain April 24, 1862, "for gallant and meritorious services 
at the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip;" Major April 15, 1869, 
" for gallantry in action against the savages of Formosa, to date from the 
13th of June, 1867;" Lieut.-Colonel March 15, 1870, "for meritorious and 
gallant services in defeating a rebel raid at Gunpowder Bridge, which 
threatened the ferries at Havre de Grace and borders of Pennsylvania in 
July, 1864." ' 

Elected October 14, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 897. 

637. WILLIAM W. SWAN. 

First Lieutenant 17th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861; Captain April 20 
1864; transferred to 35th Infantry Sept. 21, 1866; resigned Nov. 1, 1866.' 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army Aug. 1, 1864, "for gallant services at the 
battle of the Wilderness and during the campaign before Richmond, Va. ;" 
Lieut.-Colonel April 1, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services at Five " 
Forks, Va." 

Elected October 14, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 901. 

638. HENRY BLAKE HAYS. 

Captain 6th U. S. Cavalry Aug. 5, 1861; resigned July 5, 1864. 
Elected October 14, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 902. 



70 REGISTER OF THE 

640. CHARLES HUSTON HALE. 

First Lieutenant 19tli U. S. Infantry Aug. 5, 18G1 ; Captain Feb. 20, 1865 ; 
resigned April 28, 1865. 

Captain and Aide-de-Camp U. S. Volunteers June 25, 18G2; resigned 
April 28, 1865. 

Elected October 14, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 904 (not issued). 

Born 1837 — , Pa. 

Died October 3, 1872, at . 

642. JAMES PATTERSON ROBERTSON. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy September 28, 1857; Lieutenant August 1, 1862; 
Lieut. -Commander July 25, 1866. 

Elected October 14, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 906. 

Born 1837, — , Pa. 

Died July 19, 1875, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

646. RICHARD STOCKTON FIELD. 

United States Senator from the State of New Jersey Nov. 21, 1862, to 
Jan. 14, 1863. 

U. S. District Judge for New Jersey Jan. 21, 1863, to May 25, 1870. 
Elected October 14, 1868. Class 3. Insignia 910 (not issued). 
Born December 31, 1803, at White Hill, Burlington Co., N. J. 
Died May 25, 1870, at Trenton, N. J. 

647. AUSTIN PENDERGRAST. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Oct. 14, 1848; Passed Midshipman June 15, 
1854; Lieutenant September 16, 1855; Lieut. -Commander July 16, 1862; 
Commander Aug. 31, 1867. 

Elected November 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 911. 

Born 1833, Ky. 

Died October 23, 1874, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

648. SULLIVAN DORR AMES. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Sept. 22, 1856 ; Master Sept. 19, 1861; Lieutenant 
July 16, 1862; Lieut. -Commander July 25, 3 866 ; Commander Jan. 6, 1874. 
Elected November 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 912. 
Transferred to Massachusetts Commandery December 1, 1869. 
Born July 16, 1840, at Providence, R. I. 
Died November 22, 1880, at Providence, R. I. 

649. GEORGE MIFFLIN BACHE. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Nov. 19, 1857; Lieutenant July 16, 1862; Lieut.- 
Commander July 25, 1866 ; Commander April 5, 1875 ; retired April 5, 1875. 
Elected November 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 913. 

650. CHARLES WURTS TRACY. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Oct. 27, 1859 ; Ensign Dec. 10, 1862 ; Lieutenant 
Feb. 22, 1864; Lieut.-Commander July 25, 1866; retired Oct. 22, 1878. 
Elected November 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 914. 

651. ISAAC SMITH FINNEY. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy May 3, 1859 ; Second Asst. Engineer 
October 29, 1861; First Asst. Engineer (Lieutenant) July 25, 1866; Chief 
Engineer (Lieut.-Commander) March 4, 1871. 



COMMANDERY OP PENNSYLVANIA. 71 

Elected November 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 915 (not issued). 
Born Sej^tember 5, 1835, at Halifax, Dauphin Co., Pa. 
Died November 19, 1874, at Brooklyn, N. Y. 

653. HECTOR TYNDALE. 

Major 28tli Penna. Infantry June 28, 1861; Lieut.-Colonel April 25, 1862; 
Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers Nov. 29, 1862 ; resigned Aug. 26, 1864. 

Brevetted Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant 
and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected November 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 917. 

Council of the Commandery 1870-1871. 

Junior Vice-Commander 1877 to 1880. 

Born March 24, 1821, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died March 19, 1880, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

654. ALFRED JACOB SELLERS. 

Captain 19th Penna. Infantry April 27, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 29, 1861. 

Major 90th Penna. Infantry Feb. 26, 1862; honorably discharged Feb. 29, 
1864. 

Brevetted Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant 
and meritorious ccmdiict at the battle of South Mountain, Md., Sept. 14, 
1862;" Colonel March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious conduct at 
the battle of Antietara, Md., Sept. 17, 1862." 

Elected November 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 918. 

655. JAMES KING. 

Major and Surgeon U. S. Volunteers Aug. 5, 1861; resigned Nov. 6, 1862. 
Elected November 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 919 (not issued). 
Born January 18, 1816, near Bedford, Bedford Co., Pa. 
Died March 11, 1880, at Pittsburgh, Pa. 

657. CARLILE BOYD. 

Second Lieutenant 5th New York Infantry May 9, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
Sept. 5, 1861; Captain Dec. 6, 1861; Major Jan. 1, 1863; mustered out 
May 14, 1863. 

Major Veteran Reserve Corps Sept. 17, 1863; Lieut.-Colonel Sept. 29, 
1863; mustered out June 30, 1866. 

Captain 44th U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866; transferred to 17th Infantry 
May 27, 1869; wholly retired March 22, 1879. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army March 2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious 
services at the battle of Gaines' Mill, Va. ;" Lieut.-Colonel March 2, 1867, 
"for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Groveton, Va." 

Elected December 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 929 (not issued). 

658. EDWARD FIELD. 

Second Lieutenant 1st New Jersey Cavalry Aug. 15, 1861; mustered out 
Feb. 28, 1862. 

Second Lieutenant 4th U. S. Artillery Feb. 19, 1862; First Lieutenant 
Aug. 11, 1863; Captain April 29, 1873. 

Brevetted First Lieutenant U. S. Army June 30, 1862, " for gallant and 
meritorious services in the battle of White-oak Swamp, Va.;" Captain May 
12, 1864, "for gallant and meritorious services in action at Meadow Bridge, 
Va." 

Elected December 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 930, 



72 REGISTER OF THE 

660. JOHN BUTLER CONYNGHAM. 

Major 52d Penna. Infantry Nov. 5, 1861; Lieut. -Colonel Jan. 9, 1864; 
Colonel June 3, 1865 ; mustered out July 12, 1865, 

Captain 38th U. S. Infantry March 7, 1867; transferred to 24th Infantry 
Nov. 11, 1869. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army March 7, 1867, " for gallant and meritorious 
services in the siege of Yorktovvn, Va.;" Lieut.-Colonel March 7, 1867, 
" for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Fair Oaks,' Va." 

Elected December 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 932. 

Born September 29, 1827, at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 

Died May 27, 1871, at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 

662. HENRY FELTUS BREWERTON. 

Second Lieutenant 5th U. S. Artillery May 14, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
March 1, 1862; Captain Sept. 18, 1868. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army Oct. 19, 1864, " for gallant and meritorious 
services in the battle of Cedar Creek, Va." 

Elected December 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 934. 

664. AARON WARD WEAVER. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy May 10, 1848; Passed Midshipman June 15, 
1854; Master Sept. 15, 1855; Lieutenant Sept. 16, 1855 ; Lieut. -Commander 
July 16, 1862; Commander July 25, 1866 ; Captain Aug. 8, 1876. 

Elected December 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 936. 

6G6. WILLIAM NICKLIN WATMOUGH. 

Second Lieutenant 33d Penna. (4th Reserves) Oct. 26, 1861 ; honorably 
discharged Nov. 11, 1862. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy November 2, 1862 ; Asst. 
Paymaster (Master) June 30, 1864; Paymaster (Lieut. -Commander) May 4, 
1866. 

Elected December 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 938. 

667. JOHN J. READ. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Sept. 21, 1858; Ensign Nov. 22, 1862; Lieutenant 
Feb. 22, 1864 ; Lieut.-Commander July 25, 1866 ; Commander Dec. 11, 1877. 
Elected December 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 939. 

668. HEMAN POTTER BABCOCK. 

Passed Asst. Surgeon (Lieutenant) U. S. Navy Sept. 24, 1862 ; resigned 
Nov. 28, 1868. 

Elected December 2, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 940. 
Transferred to California Coramandery May 8, 1871. 
Born October 28, 1840, at Buflalo, N. Y. 
Died December 27, 1878, at Buffalo, N. Y. 

669. WILLIAM POTTER WILSON. 

First Lieutenant 14Sth Penna. Infantry Sept. 1, 1862; Captain Nov. 15, 
1863. 

Captain and Aide-de-Camp U. S. Volunteers Jan. 23, 1865; mustered out 
July 10, 1866. 

Captain 21st U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866; unassigned April 19, 1869; 
honorably discharged Oct. 23, 1870. 



COIIMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 73 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers December 2, 1864, "for gallant services 
during the present campaign before Richmond, Va. ;" Lieut. -Colonel U. S. 
Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for services throughout the war;" Major U. S. 
Army March 2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of 
the Wilderness, Va." 

Elected January 6, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 962. 

674. JAMES H. SPENCER. 

Private 6th Mass. Infantry April 16, 1861 ; honorably discharged Aug. 2, 

1861. 

Sergeant 20th Mass. Infantry Aug. 23, 1861 ; First Lieutenant Nov. 23, 
1863; Captain July 6, 1864; mustered out July 16, 1865. 

Second Lieutenant and First Lieutenant 12th U. S. Infantry February 23, 
1866 ; transferred to 30th Infantry Sejitember 21, 1866; transferred to 4th 
Infantry March 23, 1869; Captain March 20, 1879. 

Elected January 6, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 967. 

676. EDMOND BUTLER. 

Second Lieutenant 5th U. S. Infantry October 7, 1861; First Lieutenant 
Feb. 20, 1862; Captain May 14, 1864. 

Elected January 6, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 969. 

677. GEORGE BRYDGE3 RODNEY. 

Private Commonwealth (Penna.) Artillery April 24, 1861; honorably 
discharged Aug. 5, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant and First Lieutenant 4th U. S. Artillery Aug. 5, 1861 ; 
Captain March 4, 1869. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army December 31, 1862, "for gallant and 
meritorious services in the battle of Stone River, Tenn. ;" Major Sept. 20, 
1863, "for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Chickamauga, 
Ga." 

Elected January 6, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 970. 

678. GEORGE BARTOL WHITE. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy September 28, 1854; Lieutenant April 19, 1861 ; 
Lieut.-Commander March 3, 1865 ; Commander Aug. 13, 1872. 
Elected January 6, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 971. 

681. GEORGE FREDERICK SCHAYER. 

Second Lieutenant 29th New York Infantry September 5, 1861; First 
Lieutenant June 17, 1862 ; resigned Feb. 24, 1863. 

First Lieutenant Veteran Reserve Corps Aug. 1, 1863 ; Captain Nov. 21, 
1864; honorably discharged Aug. 7, 1867. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant conduct 
in the battle of Cedar Mountain, Va. ;" Lieut. -Colonel March 13, 1865, "for 
gallant conduct in the battle of Chancellorsville, Va." 

Elected January 6, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 974 (not issued). 

682. AUGUSTUS HENRY KILTY. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy July 4, 1821 ; Passed Midshipman April 28, 1832 ; 
Lieutenant Sept. 6, 1837; Commander Sept. 14, 1855; Captain July 16, 
1862; Commodore July 25, 1866; retired Nov. 25, 1868; Rear Admiral 
(retired list) July 13, 1870. 
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Elected February 3, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 991. 

Born 1806, Md. 

Died November 10, 1879, at Baltimore, Md. 

683. WILLIAM HOWARD BRICE. 

Acting Master's Mate U. S. Navy Sept. 5, 1861 ; Acting Ensign Sept. 3, 
1862; Acting Master July 16, 1864; Ensign March 12, 1868; Master Dec. 
17, 1868; Lieutenant March 21, 1870. 

Elected February 3, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 992. 

Born Md. 

Died July 6, 1874, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

688. JOSEPH FRANKLIN TOBIAS. 

Volunteer Aide-de-Camp, with the rank of Major, on the staif of General 
David Bell Birney, U. S. Volunteers, April 14, 1862, to May 16, 1864. 
Elected February 3, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 997. 
Member at large, elected by the 4th Congress of the Order April 14, 1881. 

691. GEORGE B. RUSSELL. 

Second Lieutenant 38th Mass. Infantry Awg. 20, 1862; First Lieutenant 
Jan. 1, 1863 ; Captain April 5, 1863. 

First Lieutenant Veteran Reserve Corps Aug. 25, 1864; Captain Sept. 15, 
1864 ; mustered out Sept. 1, 1866. 

Captain 44th U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866; unassigned May 27, 1869; 
assigned to 7th Infantry April 7, 1S70; transferred to 9th Infantry April 
30, 1870. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for meritorious 
services;" Lieut. -Colonel March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious 
conduct during the siege of Port Hudson, La. ;" Major U. S. Army March 
2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious conduct in the assault on Port 
Hudson, La." 

Elected March 2, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1007. 

695. CHARLES LATHROP HUNTINGTON. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Sept. 29, 1858; Lieutenant Aug. 1, 1862; Lieui.- 
Commander July 25, 1866; Commander April 14, 1875. 
Elected March 2, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1011. 

696. CHARLES WEBB SLAMM. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Nov. 4, 1862 ; Passed Asst. 
Paymaster (Lieutenant) March 22, 1867 ; Paymaster (Lieut. -Commander) 
August 28, 1876. 

Elected March 2, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1012. 

698. HENRY MARTYN WHITTELSEY. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers October 31, 1861; 
Colonel and Quartermaster (by assignment) May 26, 1865, to July 3, 1865, 
and Aug. 5, 1865, to Jan. 1, 1867; mustered out July 17, 1867. 

Brevetted Major, Lieut. -Colonel, Colonel, and Brig. -General U. S. 
Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious services during 
the war." 

Elected April 7, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1036 (not issued). 

Born August 12, 1821, at — , Conn. 

Died August 8, 1873, at Washington, D. C, 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 75 

699. SAMUEL GOODMAN. 

Second Lieutenant 28th Penna. Infantry Oct. 15, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
and Adjutant Nov. 13, 1861; mustered out Aug. 3, 1864. 

Brevetted Captain, Major, Lieut. -Colonel, and Colonel U. S. Volunteers 
March 13, 1865, "for gallant and and meritorious services at the battles of 
Cedar Mountain, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain, 
Mission Ridge, Ringgold, Mill Creek Gap, and Resaca." 

Elected April 7, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1037. 

700. WILLIAM EARNEST GOODMAN. 

Second Lieutenant 28tli Penna. Infantry Sept. 6, 1861; First Lieutenant 
Nov. 1, 1861 ; transferred to 147th Penna. Infantry Oct. 1, 1862 ; Captain 
Oct. 27, 1864; mustered out July 15, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services during the campaign in Georgia and the Carolinas." 

Elected April 7, 1869. Class 1: Insignia 1038. 

701. JOSEPH EARNEST GOODMAN. 

Private 28th Penna. Infantry Dec. 13, 1861 ; transferred to 147th Penna. 
Infantry Oct. 1, 1862; Sergeant March 1, 1863; First Sergeant July 4, 1863; 
Second Lieutenant Veteran Reserve Corps September 16, 1864 ; honorably 
discharged Aug. 8, 1866. 

Elected April 7, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1039. 

702. THOMPSON LENNIG. 

Private 70th Penna. (6th Cavalry) (Rush's Lancers) Sept. 13, 1862; 
Second Lieutenant Nov. 20, 1862; First Lieutenant (a. tv. m.) April 18, 
1863; honorably discharged April 11, 1864. 

Elected April 7, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1040. 

703. JOHN HAYS. 

Second Lieutenant 130th Penna. Infantry Aug. 14, 1862; First Lieutenant 
Aug. 17, 1862; First Lieutenant and Adjutant Feb. 18, 1863; mustered out . 
May 21, 1863. 

Elected April 7, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1041. 

706. DUNCAN SHERMAN. 

Second Lieutenant 1st U. S. Cavalry January 22, 1867 ; First Lieutenant 
Aug. 2, 1869 ; resigned July 31, 1873. 

Elected April 7, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1044. 

707. WILLIAM HENRY PANCOAST. 

Volunteer Surgeon with the Army of the Potomac at White House, Va., 
1862; Acting Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army June 27, 1862; honorably 
discharged Jan. 22, 1863. 

Consulting Surgeon at the U. S. General Hospital, Sixth and Master 
streets, Philadelphia, Pa., 1863-1865. 

Elected April 7, 1869. Class 3. Insignia 1045. 

708. THOMAS WILSON. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1849; Brevet Second Lieutenant 6th 
U. S. Infantry July 1, 1853; Second Lieutenant Oct. 26, 1854; First 
Lieutenant April 1, 1857. 



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Captain and Commissary of Subsistence Oct. 25, 1861; Lieut. -Col on el 
and Commissary of Subsistence (by assignment) Dec. 26, 1863, to Aug. 1, 
1865; Major and Commissary of Subsistence May 20, 1882. 

Brevetted Colonel U. S. Volunteers August 1, 1864, "for faithful and 
meritorious services in the field ;" Brig. -General March 13, 1865, " for faithful 
and meritorious services during the war;" Major, Lieut. -Colonel, Colonel, 
and Brig. -General U. S. Army March 13, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious 
services during the war." 

Elected May 5, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 514. 

710. THOMAS HOLDUP STEVENS. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Dec. 14, 1836; Passed Midshipman .July 1, 1842; 
Lieutenant May 10, 1849; Commander July 16, 1862; Captain July 25, 
1866;' Commodore Nov. 20, 1872 ; Rear Adniiral Oct. 27, 1879; retired Mav 
27, 1881. 

Elected June 2, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1072. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

711. WILLIAM SEXTON FORT. 

Asst.- Surgeon (Master) U. S. Navy Oct. 3, 1861; Passed Asst. Surgeon 
(Lieutenant) Jan. 24, 1862. 

Elected June 2, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1073 (not issued). 
Born November 20, 1839, at Pemberton, Burlington Co., N. J. 
Died March 24, 1873, at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

715. PETER D. VROOM. 

First Lieutenant 1st New Jersey Infantry Aug. 28, 1862; mustered out 
Sept. 19, 1863. 

Major 2d New Jersey Cavalry Sept. 25, 1863 ; mustered out Oct. 24, 1865. 

Second Lieutenant 3d U. S. Cavalry Feb. 23, 1866; First Lieutenant 
July 28, 1866 ; Regimental Commissary Dec. 1, 1866, to May 28, 1867 ; 
Regimental Adjutant Dec. 28, 1868, to May 15, 1871 ; Captain May 17, 1876. 

Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel and Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, 
" for gallant and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected October 6, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1093 (not issued). 

718. WILLIAM ALEXIS THOMPSON. 

Private 1st Maryland Infantry Aug. 18, 1862; Regimental Quartermaster- 
Sergeant Dec. 6, 1864 ; honorably discharged June 3, 1865. 

Second Lieutenant 4th U. S. Cavalry June IS, 1867 ; First Lieutenant 
Julv 31, 1869; Regimental Adjutant Sept. 1, 1877, to March 1, 1878; 
Captain July 23, 1879. 

Elected October 6, 1869, Class 1. Insignia 1096. 

721. THEODORE STRONG THOMPSON. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy October 9, 1863 ; Asst. 
Paymaster (Master) July 23, 1866; Passed Asst. Paymaster (Lieutenant 
Feb. 1, 1868; Paymaster (Lieut. -Commander) Jan. 25, 1878. 

Elected October 6, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1099. 

Transferred to New York Commandery March 9, 1881. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 77 

723. WALLACE MASON SPEAR. 

Private 2d Wisconsin Infantry June 11, 1S61 ; Second Lieutenant 1st 
Wisconsin Heavy Artillery Jan. 1, 1862; First Lieutenant Dec. 17, 1S62; 
Captain Jan. 5, 1864; mustered out Sept. 1, 1865. 

Elected October 6, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1101 (not issued). 

Born 

Died July 26, 1873, at . 

724. GEORGE HUMPHREYS NORTH. 

Private Comnionwealtli (Penna.) Artillery April 24, 1861; mustered out 
Aug. 5, 1861. 

First Lieutenant and Quartermaster 159th Penna. (14tli Cavalry) Nov. 
3, 1862; Captain March 3, 1865; honorably discharged July 17, 1865. 

Elected October 6, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1102. 

727. HENRY GLASS. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Sept. 24, 1860; Ensign Sept. 8, 1863; Master 
Nov. 10, 1865; Lieutenant July 25, 1866; Lieut. -Commander March 12, 
1868; Commander Oct. 27, 1879. 

Elected November 3, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1117. 

Transferred to California Commandery April 30, 1877. 

728. GRANT WEIDMAN. 

Major 173d Penna. Infantry Nov. 18, 1862; mustered out Aug. IS, 1863. 
Elected November 3, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1118. 

729. CHARLES STEWART. 

Lieutenant U. S. Navy March 9, 1798 ; Master Commandant May 19, 
1804; Captain April 22, 1806; Senior Flag Officer April 20, 1859 ; retired 
Dec. 21, 1861 ; Rear Admiral (retired list) July 16, 1862. 

Elected November 6, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1119 (not issued). 

Born July 28, 1778, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died November 7, 1869, at Bordentown, N. J. 

731. JOHN PALMER BANKSON. 

Captain 118th Penna. Infantry Aug. 20, 1862; resigned March 23, 1864. 
Elected December 1, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1121 (not issued). 
Born December 3, 1835, at Philadelphia, Pa. 
Died December 27, 1876, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

732. HENRY AUGUSTUS WIDDIFIELD. 

Private 25th Penna. Infantry April 28, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 1, 1861. 

First Sergeant 104th Penna. Infantry Nov. 1, 1862; Second Lieutenant 
March 6, 1864; First Lieutenant Dec. 17, 1864; First Lieutenant and 
Adjutant March 18, 1865; mustered out Aug. 25, 1865. 

Elected December 1, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1122. 

733. EDWARD BURD GRUBB. 

First Sergeant 3d New Jersey Infantry May 25, 1861 ; Second Lieutenant 
June 13, 1861 ; First Lieutenant November 8, 1861. 

Major 23d New Jersey Infantry Nov. 24, 1S62 ; Lieut.-Colonel Dec. 26, 
1862; Colonel April 9, 1863; mustered out June 27, 1863. 

Colonel 37tli New Jersey Infantry June 23, 1864; mustered out Oct. 1, 
1864. 



78 KEGISTER OF THE 

Brev^etted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 18G5, "for gallant 
and meritorious services during tlie war." 

Elected January 5, 1870. Class 1. Insignia 1127. 

734. JAMES McQueen FORSYTH. 

Acting Master's Mate U. S. Navy Sept. 25, 1861 ; Acting Ensign Sept. 5, 
1862; Acting Master August 1, 1864; Master March 12, 1868; Lieutenant 
Dec. 18, 1868; Lieut.-Commander May 9, 1878. 

Elected January 5, 1870. Class 1. Insignia 1128. 

Council of the Commandery 1879-1880. 

736. GEORGE HENRY THOMAS. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1836; Second Lieutenant 3d U. S. 
Artillery July 1, 1840; First Lieutenant April 30, 1844; Captain Dec. 24, 
1853; Major 2d Cavalry May 12, 1855; Lieut. -Colonel April 25, 1861; 
Colonel May 3, 1861 ; (5th Cavalry Aug. 3, 1861 ;) Brig.-General Oct. 27, 
1863; Maj. -General Dec. 15, 1864. 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 3, 1861; Maj. -General April 25, 
1862; vacated commission in Volunteer service Dec. 15, 1864. 

Brevetted First Lieutenant U. S. Army Nov. 6, 1841, "for gallantry and 
good conduct in the war against the Florida Indians ;" Captain Sept. 23, 
1846, "for gallant conduct in the several conflicts at Monterey, Mex.;" 
Major Feb. 23, 1847, "for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of 
Buena Vista, Mex." 

The Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, 
in Congress assembled. Resolved, March 3, 1865 : 

" That the thanks of Congress are due, and are hereby tendered to Maj.- 
General Geo. H. Thomas, and the officers and soldiers under his command, 
for their skill and dauntless courage, by which the rebel army under Gen. 
Hood was signally defeated and driven from the State of Tennessee." 

Elected March 6, 1870. Class 1. Insignia — (not issued). 

Born July 31, 1816, at Jerusalem, Southampton Co., Va. 

Died March 28, 1870, at San Francisco, Cal. 

738. JACOB THOMAS ELLIOTT. 

Captain and Commissary of Subsistence U. S. Volunteers Sej)t. 10, 1862; 
mustered oiit Nov. 22, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers November 7, 1865, " for faithful and 
meritorious services." 

Elected April 6, 1870. Class 1. Insignia 1160 (not issued). 

Born July 9, 1832, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died November 12, 1872, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

740. WILLIAM WALLACE GOODWIN. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Oct. 4, 1861; honorably 
discharged March 3, 1866. 

Elected April 6, 1870. Class 1. Insignia 1162. 

741. ALPHEUS STARKEY WILLIAMS. 

Lieut. -Colonel 1st Michigan Infantry Dec. 8, 1847; mustered out July 29, 
1848. 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers May 17, 1861 ; mustered out Jan. 15, 1866. 

Brevetted Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers January 12, 1865, "for marked 
ability and energy, etc." 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 79 

Elected May 4, 1870. Class 1. Insignia 1181. 
Born September 10, 1810, at Saybrook, Conn. 
Died December 21, 1878, at Washington, D. C. 

742. CHARLES L. FITZHUGH. 

First Lieutenant 4tli U. S. Artillery Oct. 24, 1861 ; resigned May 21, 1868. 

Captain 7tli Cavalry July 28, 1866; declined Nov. 1, 1866. 

Colonel 6th New York Cavalry Feb. 18, 1865 ; transferred to 2d New York 
Provisional Cavalry June 17, 1865 ; mustered out of Volunteer service 
Aug. 9, 1865. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army April 7, 1862, "for gallant and meritorious 
services at the battle of Shiloh, Tenn. ;" Major U. S. Army Aug. 28, 1864, 
"for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Smithlield, Va. ;" 
Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious 
services at the battle of Five Forks, Va. ;" Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 
1865, " for gallant and meritorious services during the war;" Brig. -General 
U. S. Army March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services in the 
field during the war;" Brig.-Greneral U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, 
"for gallantry, energy, and ability." 

Elected xMay 4, 1870. Class 1. Insignia 1182. 

744. ANDREW WOODS DENISON. 

Colonel 8th Maryland Infantry Sept. 12, 1862 ; mustered out May 31, 1865. 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 19, 1864, "for meritorious 

.conduct in the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania, Va. ;" Maj.- 

General March 31, 1865, "for gallant conduct in the battle of White-oak 

Road, Va." 

Elected June 1, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1193. 
Born December 15, 1831, at Baltimore, Md. 
Died February 24, 1877, at Baltimore, Md. 

746. ALEXANDER THEOBALD VON MITZEL. 

Captain 74th Penna. Infantry Sept. 30, 1861; Major May 2, 1863; Lieut.- 
Colonel May 11, 1864 ; honorably discharged Oct. 15, 1864. 
Elected June 1, 1870. Class 1. Insignia 1195. 

747. ROBERT LEVAN ORR. 

First Lieutenant 17th Penna. Infantry April 25, 1861; mustered out 
Aug. -1, 1861. 

Captain 61st Penna. Infantry Sept. 7, 1861 ; Major Dec. 18, 1864; Lieut.- 
Colonel April 18, 1865 ; Colonel May 14, 1865 ; mustered out June 28, 1865. 

Elected June 1, 1870. Class 1. Insignia 1196. 

749. DAVID KRAUSE. 

First Lieutenant 14th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861 ; Quartermaster 1st 
Battalion June — , 1862, to July 31, 1863; Captain July 31, 1863. 

Brevetted Major March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services 
in the battle of Gettysburg, Pa." 

Elected June 1, 1870. Class 1. Insignia 1198. 

750. WILLIAM KRAUSE. 

Cadet U. S. iMilitary Academy September 1, 1861; Second Lieutenant and 
First Lieutenant 19th U. S. Iiifautry June 23, 1865; transferred to 37th 
Infantry Sept. 21, 1866 ; transferred to 3d Infantry Aug. 11, 1869. 

Elected June 1, 1840. Class 1. Insignia 1199. 



80 KEGISTER OF THE 

751. CHARLES GARRETSON. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers June 11, 1862 ; 
mustered out March 5, 18G4. 

Second Lieutenant 17tli U. S. Infantry March 3, 1866; First Lieutenant 
Sept. 1, 1867; unassigned May 27, 1869; mustered out Jan. 1, 1871. 

Elected June 1, 1871). Class 1. Insignia 1200. 

Born , Md. 

Died September 2, 1871, at Charleston, S. C. 

752. LEWIS MULFORD DAYTON. 

Captain and Aide-de-Camp U. S. Volunteers March 11, 1863. 

Major and Assist. Adjt. General U. S. Volunteers Jan. 12, 1865 ; mustered 
out Sept. 1, 1866. 

Second Lieutenant 2d U. S. Infantry July 24, 1866 ; Captain 7th Cavalry 
March 6, 1867; Lieut. -Colonel and Military Secretary to the Lieut. -General 
Aug. 11, 1866, to March 8, 1869; Colonel and Aide-de-Camp to the General 
March 8, 1869, to Dec. 31, 1870; honorably discharged Dec. 31, 1870. 

Brevetted Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Volunteers Mar. 13, 1865, " for meritorious 
services in the recent campaigns of Atlanta and Savannah, Ga., and the 
Carolinas;" First Lieutenant, Captain, and Major U. S. Army Mar. 2, 1867, 
" for gallant and meritorious services in the Atlanta campaign;" Lieut.- 
Colonel U. S. Arm.y March 2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious services 
in the campaign through the Carolinas." 

Elected November 2, 1870. Class 1. Insignia 1233. 

753. HARRY M. SMITH. 

Private 19th U. S. Infantry May 6, 1862; Sergt.-Major June 19, 1862; 
honorably discharged May 6, 1865. 

Second Lieutenant and First Lieutenant 19th U. S. Infantry Feb. 9, 1865 ; 
transferred to 2Sth Infantry September 21, 1866; Captain Nov. 1, 1866; 
unassigned March 31, 1869 ; assigned to 21st Infantry July 5, 1870. 

Elected November 2, ]870. Class 1. Insignia 1234. 

Transferred to California Comraandery Nov. 1, 1871. 

Born — , 1832, in Washington Co., Pa. 

Died April 23, 1877, at Fort Lapwai, Idaho. 

755. LA FAYETTE HAMMOND. 

First Lieutenant and Quartermaster 1st California Infantry Aug. 15, 1861; 
Captain July 17, 1862; resigned Oct. 19, 1863. 

Major 2d Ohio Heavy Artillery Oct. 8, 1863; mustered out Aug. 23, 1865. 
First Lieutenant 23d U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866. 
Elected November 2, 1870. Class 1. Insignia 1236. 

Born , at Philadelj)hia, Pa. 

Died September 6, 1873, at Fort Yuma, Cal. 

757. HENRY SEYMOUR LANSING. 

Colonel 17th New York Infantry May 24, 1861 ; mustered out Jane 2, 1863. 
Captain 12th U. S. Infantry Aug. 5, 1861; resigned July 17, 1863. 
Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected November 2, 1870. Class 1. Insignia 1238. 
Council of the Commandery 1880 to 1882. 
Born February 17, 1824, at Utica, N. Y. 
Died April 13, 1882, at Barlington, N. J. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 81 

758. FRANCIS CHRISTOPHER DEIMLING. 

Private 3d U. S. Reserve Corps Missouri Infontrv May 8, 1861 ; mustered 
out Ang. 8, 1861. 

First Lieutenant and Adjutant 10th Missouri Infantry Aug. 15, 1861; 
Major Oct. 3, 1862; Colonel July 17, 1863; must* red out Aug. 20, 1864. 

Elected November 2, 1870. Class 1. Insignia 1239. 

759. DAVID NEWLIN FELL. 

Second Lieutenant 122d Penna. Infantry Aug. 11, 1862 ; mustered out 
May 15, 1863. 

Elected November 2, 1870. Class 1. Insignia 1240. 

761. OBADIAH CRAIG MAXWELL. 

Second Lieutenant 1st Ohio Infantry April 17, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 

2, 1861. 

Captain 2d Ohio Infantry Aug. 31, 1861; Major Dec. 24, 1862; Lieut.- 
Colonel Dec. 31, 1862; honorably discharged Feb. 1, 1864. 

Lieiit. -Colonel 194th Ohio Infantry March 15, 1865 ; honorably discharged 
March 19, 1866. 

Brevetted Colonel and Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, 
" for gallant and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected January 4, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1253. 

Born February 7, 1837, at Franklin, Warren Co., Ohio. 

Died December 5, 1872, at Dayton, Ohio. 

763. LUCIEN FRANKLIN PRUD' HOMME. 

Second Lieutenant lOStli Penna. (11th Cavalry) October 12, 1861 ; First 
Lieutenant June 26, 1864; honorably discharged Sept. 2, 1864. 

Asst. Professor (Civil) U. S. Naval Academy Sept. 15, 1866 ; Professor 
(Civil) July 1, 1872; Head of Department of Modern Languages July 1, 
1876 ; Professor (Lieutenant) U. S. Navy May 20, 1881. 

Elected January 4, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1255. 

764. JOSEPH M. KELLEY. 

Private 19th Penna. Infantry April 18, 1861; honorably discharged 
Aug. 8, 1861. 

First Lieutenant 69th Penna. Infantry August 26, 1861; mustered out 
March 4, 1863. 

First Lieutenant Veteran Reserve Corps March 8, 1864 ; Captain April 

3, 1865 ; mustered out Nov. 20, 1865. 

First Lieutenant 35th U. S. Infantry March 7, 1867; unassigned Nov. 11, 
1869 ; assigned to 10th Cavalry Dec. 15, 1870; Captain Apriri5, 1875. 
■ Elected January 4, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1256. 

767. RICHARD MORRIS POPHAM. 

Corporal 10th New Jersey Infantry June 12, 1862; Sergeant — , 1863; 
Regimental Commissary Sergeant Jan. 7, 1865; First Lieutenant March 16, 
1865 ; mustered out July 1, 1865. 

Elected April 5, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1273 (not issued). 

768. JOHN MCALLISTER SCHOFIELD. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1849; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
2d U. S. Artillery July 1, 1853; Second Lieutenant 1st Artillery Aug. 31, 
1853 ; First Lieutenant March 3, 1855 ; Captain 11th Infantry May 14, 1861 ; 
declined Oct. 6, 1861. 
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82 REGISTER OF THE 

Brig.-General Nov. 30, 1864; Maj.-General March 4, 1869. 

Majoi' 1st Missoui'i Infantry April 26, 1861. 

Major 1st Missburi Light Artillery June 26, 1861. 

Brig.-General U. g. Volunteers Nov. 21, 3 861; Maj.-General Nov. 29, 
1862; appointment expired March 4, 1863; Maj.-General May 12, 1863; 
mustered out of Volunteer service Sept. 1, 1866. 

Brevetted Maj.-General U. S. Army March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services in the battle of Franklin, Tenn." 

Elected April 12, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1274. 

Transferred to California Commandery May 3, 1871 — Charter member. 

769. HIRAM LEONARD. 

Additional Paymaster U. S. Army Nov. 24, 1846; Major and Paymaster 
March 2, 1849 ; Lieut. -Colonel and Deputy Paymaster-General Sept. 6, 1862; 
retired Jan. 1, 1872. 

Brevetted Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 186.'), "for faithful and 
meritorious services during the war ;" Brig.-General March 13, 1865, " for 
faitliful and meritorious services in the Pay Department during the war." 

Elected April 12, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1275, 

Transferred to California Commandery May 3, 1871 — Charter member. 

770. CHARLES G. SAWTELLE. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1850; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
2d U. S. Infantry July 1, 1854; Second Lieutenant 6th Infanti-y March 3, 
1855; Regimental Quartermaster Feb. 15, 1857, to June 19, 1861; First 
Lieutenant June 5, 1860; Captain and Asst. Quartermaster May 17, 1861 ; 
Lieut. -Colonel and Quartermaster (by assignment) Aug. 20, 1862, to Oct. 4, 
1862, Nov. 12, 1862, to Feb. 15, 1864, and May 27, 1864, to May 24, 1865; 
Colonel and Quartermaster (by assignment) May 25, 1865, to Jan. 1, 1867; 
Major and Quartermaster January 18, 1867; Lieut. -Colonel and Deputy 
Quartermaster General Jan. 24, 1881. 

Brevetted Major, Lieut. -Colonel, and Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 1865, 
"for faithful and meritorious services during the war;" Brig.-General 
March 13, 1865, " for faithful and meritorious services in the Quarter- 
master's Department during the war." 

Elected April 12, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1276. 

Registrar of the Commandery 1873 to 1875. 

Transferred to California Commandery May 3, 1871 — Charter member. 

Re-transferred to Pennsylvania Commandery May 7, 1873. 

771. GEORGE WILSON McKEE. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1858; First Lieutenant Ordnance 
June 11, 1863; Captain June 23, 1874; Major U. S. Army Aug. 23, 1881. 

Brevetted Captain and Major March 13, 1865, "for eilicient and valuable 
services during the war." 

Elected April 12, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1277. 

Transferred to California Commandery May 3, 1871 — Charter member. 

772. CHARLES J. McDOUGAL. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy May 26, 1852; Master Sept. 5, 1859; Lieutenant 
Jan. 23, 1861; Lieut. -Commander Nov. 16, 1862; Commander Jan. 19, 1871. 
Elected April 12, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1278. 
Transferred to California Commandery May 3, 1871 — Charter member. 

Born 1837, N. Y. 

Drowned March 28, 1881, at Cape Mendocino, Cal. 



COMMANDERT OF PENNSYLVANIA. 83 

773. ALFRED TITUS SNELL. 

Midsliipman U. S. Navy September 25, 1857; Lieutenant July 16, 1862; 
Lieut. -Commander July 25, 1866; Commander Sept. 19, 1874. 
Elected April 12, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1279. 
Transferred to California Commandery May 3, 1871 — Charter member. 

Born 1841 — , N. H. 

Died September 8, 1876, at San Francisco, Cal. 

774. JOHN HENLEY HIGBEE. 

Second Lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps March 9, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
Sept. 1, 1861; Captain June 10, 1864. 

Elected April 12, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1280. 

Transferred to California Commandery May 3, 1871 — Charter member. 

775. JONATHAN LETTERMAN. 

Asst. Surgeon U. S. Arniy June 29, 1849 ; Major and Surgeon April 16, 
1862; resigned Dec. 22, 18(k. 

Elected April 12, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1281. 

Transferred to California Commandery May 3, 1871 — Charter member. 

Born 1824, at Canonsburg, Washington Co., Pa. 

Died March 18, 1872, at San Francisco, Cal. 

776. GEORGE WASHINGTON BOWIE. 

First Lieutenant U. S. Army March 8, 1847, assigned to 9th U. S. Infantry 
April 9, 1847; Captain July 20, 1847; honorably discharged Aug. 4, 1848. 

Colonel 5th California Infantry Nov. 8, 1861; mustered out Dec. 14, 1864. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army Aug. 20, 1847, " for gallant and meritorious 
conduct at Contreras and Churubusco." 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for faithful 
and meritorious services." 

Elected April 12, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1282. 

Transferred to California Commandery May 3, 1871 — Charter member. 

777. GEORGE SPAFFORD EVANS. 

Major 2d California Cavalry Oct. 16, 1861 ; Lieut. -Colonel Nov. 14, 1861 ; 
Colonel Feb. 1, 1863 ; resigned May 31, 1863. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services." 

Elected April 12, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1283. 

Transferred to California Commandery May 3, 1871. 

778. JAMES M. McNULTY. 

Major and Surgeon 1st California Infantry Aug. 15, 1861. 

Major and Surgeon U. S. Volunteers Feb. 19, 1863; resigned Feb. 5, 1865. 

Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services as Medical Director of the Department of New 
Mexico;" Colonel March 13, 1865, "for gallant and distinguished services 
as Medical Director of the 2d Army Corps." 

Elected April 12, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1284. 

Transferred to California Commandery May 3, 1871 — Charter member. 

779. WILLIAM GOVERNEUR MORRIS. 

First Lieutenant and Adjutant 2d California Cavalry October 2, 1861; 
transferred as First Lieutenant to Company I, Dec. 5, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
and Adjutant May 22, 1862 ; honorably discharged June 27, 1862. 



84 REGISTER OF THE 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volnnteers ; mustered out Feb. 
8, 1866. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful and 
meritorious services." 

Elected April 12, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1285. 

Transferred to California Commandery May 3, 1871 — Charter member. 

785. LOUIS VASMER CAZIARC. 

Sergeant 38th Mass. Infantry Aug. 16, 1862; First Sergeant Nov. 2, 1862; 
honorably discharged April 19, 1864. 

First Lieutenant 89th U. S. Colored Troops April 24, 1864; mustered out 
Aug. 11, 1864. 

First Lieutenant 81st U. S. Colored Troops Aug. 30, 1864; First Lieutenant 
73d U. S. Colored Troops Oct. 12, 1864; First Lieutenant 81st U. S. Colored 
Troops Aug. 22, 1865; mustered out Sept. 9, 1866. 

Second Lieutenant 11th U. S. Infantry July 20, 1866; First Lieutenant 
Nov. 23, 1868 ; unassigned April 14, 1869 ; assigned to 2d Artillery Jan. 1, 
1871. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Volunteers March 26, 1865, "for faithful and 
meritorious services during the campaign against the city of Mobile and its 
defences." 

Elected" November 1, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1349. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

786. GEORGE WORTH WOODS. 

Asst. Surgeon (Master) U. S. Navy Dec. 11, 1861; Passed Asst. Surgeon 
(Lieutenant) Jan. 24, 1862; Surgeon (Lieut. -Commander) Dec. 10, 1869. 
Elected November 1, 1871. Class 1. Insignia 1350. 

791. OLIVER PAYSON REX. 

Private 33d Illinois Infantry Nov. 26, 1861 ; Hospital Steward Jan. 10, 
1863; Asst. Surgeon Sept. 1, 1865; miistered out Nov. 24, 1865. 
Elected May 1, 1872. Class 1. Insignia 1406. 

792. KINGSTON GODDARD, Jr. 

Acting Asst. Surgeon Western Gunboat Flotilla July 15, 1861 ; resigned 
Nov. 13, 1861. 

Acting Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army Nov. 20, 1861, to Feb. 11, 1862, and 
from May 26, 1862 ; resigned April 20, 1863. 

Elected May 1, 1872. Class 1. Insignia 1407. 

793. CAMPBELL DALLAS EMORY. 

Second Lieutenant 6th U. S. Infantry May 6, 1861 ; transferred to 9th 
Infantry May 25, 1861; First Lieutenant June 25, 1861; Regimental 
Adjutant July 21, 1862, to May 1, 1864; Captain Dec. 29, 1863. 

Brevetted Major April 2, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in 
front of Petersburg, Va. ;" Lieut. -Colonel April 9, 1865, " for faithful and 
distinguished services in tlie lield during th<! war." 

Elected May 1, 1873. Class 1. Insignia 1471 (not issued). 

Born December 3, 1839, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died March 11, 1878, at San Antonio, Texas. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 85 

794. SAMUEL LIPPINCOTT WOODWARD. 

Private 6th Illinois Cavalry Feb. 1, 1SG2 ; Second Lieutenant Nov. 1, 1862; 
First Lieutenant March Ki, 1863. 

Captain and Assistant Adjt. -General U. S. Volunteers July 21, 1863 ; Major 
and Assistant Adjt.-General Feb. 11, 1865; mustered out Sept. 19, 1865. 

Second Lieutenant 10th U. S. Cavalry .June 18, 1867 ; Regimental 
Adjutant Oct. 1, 1867, to Oct. 1, 1876; First Lieutenant Dec. 11, 1867. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army Dec. 11, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious 
services during the raid through Mississippi in April, 1863;" Major U. S. 
Army Dec. 11, 1867, "for gallantry during the fight at Egypt Station, 
Miss., Dec. 28, 1864." ' 

Elected May 7, 1873. Class 1. Insignia 1472 (not issued). 

796. CLEMENT TINGLEY, Jk. 

First Lieutenant 28th Penna. Infantry August 23, 1861 ; transferred to 
Battery E (Knap's) Penna. Light Artillery Oct. 5, 1861; resigned May 13 
1862. ' ' o J- , 

Elected May 7, 1873. Class 1. Insignia 1474. 
Born October 21, 1832, at Philadelphia, Pa. 
Died October 27, 1876, at Merchautville, N. J. 

797. CHARLES PAINE HERRING. 

Major llSth Penna. Infantry Aug. 22, 1862; Lieut.-Colonel Nov. 1, 1863: 
mustered out .June 1, 1865. 

Brevetted Colonel U. S. Volunteers Dec. 2, 1864, "for gallant services 
at the battle of tlie Wilderness and during the present campaign before 
Richmond, Va. ;" Brig.-General March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services in the battle of Hatcher's Run, Va." 

Elected November 5, 1873. Class 1. Insignia 1483. 

798. THOMAS JEFFERSON TOWN. 

Second Lieutenant 18th Penna. Infantry April 24, 1861; mustered out 
Aug. 5, 1861. 

Captain 95th Penna. Infantry September 4, 1861 ; Major Nov. 14, 1862; 
Colonel (a. w. ?«.) May 3, 1863 ; resigned Aug. 6, 1863. 

Elected November 5, 1873. Class 1. Insignia 1484. 

799. FREDERICK ELY EMBICK. 

Second Lieutenant 11th Penna. Infantry April 26, 1861; mustered out 
Aug. 1, 1861. 

Major 50th New York (Engineers) Sept. 18, 1861. 

Lieut.-Colonel 106th New York Infantry October 13, 1862 ; Colonel Auo-ust 
13, 1863; honorably discharged Sept. 21, 1863. " 

First Lieutenant 27th U. S. Infantry June 12, 1867 ; declined Oct. 25 1867 

Elected November 5, 1873. Class 1. Insignia 1485. ' 

800. ELISHA ATHERTON HANCOCK. 

First Lieutenant 92d Penna. (9tli Cavalry) Oct. 29, 1861; Captain May 
22, 1863; Major (a. w. m.) Jan. 11, 1865 ; mustered out July 18, 1865. 
Elected November 5, 1873. Class 1. Insignia 1486. 

801. DELOS B. SACKET. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1840; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
2d U. S. Dragoons July 1, 1845; Second Lieutenant 1st Dragoons June 30, 



86 KEGISTER OF THE 

1846; First Lieutenant Dec. 27, 1848; Captain 1st Cavalry March 3, 1855; 
Major January 31, lS(jl ; Lieut. -Colonel 2d Cavalry (5th Cavalry) May 3, 
1861 ; Colonel and Inspector-General October 1, 1861 ; Brig. -General and 
Inspector-General Jan. 2, 1881. 

Brevetted First Lieutenant May 9, 1846, "for gallant and meritorious 
conduct in the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma ;" Brig. -General 
March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services in the field during 
the war;" Maj. -General March 13, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious 
services during the war." 

Elected May 1, 1874. Class 1. Insignia 1526. 

Transferred to Illinois Commandery May 7, 1879 — Charter member. 

803. MEYER ASCH. 

Second Lieutenant 1st New Jersey Cavalry September 19, 1861 ; First 
Lieutenant and Adjutant Dec. 9, 1861; Captain April 10, 1862; mustered 
out March 28, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, ' 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services during the war." 

Elected May 6, 1874. Class 1. Insignia 1528. 

Transferred to New York Commandery Oct. 6, 1880. 

804. CHARLES EVERT CADWALADER. 

Private 1st Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry May 13, 1861 ; mustered out 
Aug. 17, 1861. 

First Lieutenant 70th Penna. (6th Cavalry) (Rush's Lancers) Oct. 3, 1861 ; 
Captain May 18, 1862; mustered out Sept. 17, 1864. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for distinguished 
gallantry and meritorious services at the battle of Chancel lorsville, Va. ;" 
Lieut. -Colonel March 13, 1865, " for distinguished gallantry in the battle 
of Gettysburg, Pa., and in the subsequent operations from the Rapidan to 
the James River, and the siege of Petersburg, Va." 

Elected May 6, 1874. Class 1. Insignia 529. 

805. GEORGE PETERS REX. 

Major and Surgeon 33d Illinois Infantry Aug. 15, 1861; mustered out 
Nov. 24, 1865. 

Elected May 6, 1874. Class 1. Insignia 1530. 

806. LOUIS JOHN LADNER. 

First Lieutenant and Quartermaster 21st Penna. Infantry April 20, 1861; 
mustered out Aug. 9, 1861. 

First Lieutenant and Adjutant 98th Penna. Infantry Sept. 30, 1861 ; 
honorably discharged Aug. 31, 1862. 

Elected May 6, 1874. Class 1. Insignia 1531. • 

807. CHARLES WILLIAM MATTHEWS. 

First Lieutenant 23d Penna. Infantry April 21, 1861; mustered out July 
31, 1861. 

First Lieutenant 52d Penna. Infantry July 31, 1862 ; resigned Oct. 21, 
1863. 

Volunteer Aide-de-Camp with the rank of Captain on the Staff of Brig.- 
General Hector Tyndale, U. S. Volunteers, Feb. 15, 1864, to May 2, 1864. 

Elected May 6, 1874. Class 1. Insignia 1532. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 87 

808. WILLIAM FRANCIS HUTCHINSON. 

Asst. Surgeon 22d New York Infantry June 6, 18G1; Major and Surgeon 
Sept. 10, 1862; honorably discharged Nov. 24, 1802. 

Acting Asst. Surgeon (Master) U. S. Navy April 7, 1863; Acting Passed 
Asst. Surgeon (Lieutenant) Aug. 4, 1865; honorably discharged July 3, 
1868. 

Elected May 6, 1874. Class 1, Insignia 1533. 

809. THEODORE KITCHEN. 

Acting Paymaster U. S. Navy May 25, 1861 ; Acting Asst. Paymaster 
(Master) Sept. 12, 1863; resigned Dec. 2, 1864. 
Elected May 6, 1874. Class 1. Insignia 1534. 
Treasurer of the Commandery 1877 to 1882. 

810. THOMAS SKELTON HARRISON. 

Acting Paymaster U. S. Navy July 5, 1861; honorably discharged Avig. 
17, 1864. 

Elected May 6, 1874. Class 1. Insignia 1535. 

811. SAMUEL BELL. 

Private 1st Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry May 13, 1861; mustered out 
Aug. 17, 1861. 

Major and Paymaster U. S. Volunteers Nov. 26, 1862; mustered out July 
20, lb66. 

Brevetted Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Volunteers Nov. 24, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services." 

Elected November 4, 1874. Class 1. Insignia 1573. 

812. EZRA WALLACE MATTHEWS. 

First Sergeant 10th Penna. Infantry April 26, 1861 ; mustered out July 
31, 1861. 

Captain 43d Penna. (1st Light Artillery) Aug. 5, 1861; Major April 11, 
1863; honorably discharged July 18, 1864. 

Elected November 4, 1874. Class 1. Insignia 1574. 

813. JOHN MACRELISH McGRATH. 

Major and Surgeon 23d Penna. Infantrv Nov. 20, 1861; resigned Jan. 11, 
1862. 

Major and Surgeon 78th Penna. Infantry April 14, 1862; resigned June 
23, 1863. 

Elected November 4, 1874. Class 1. Insignia 1575. 

817. CHARLES LUKENS DAVIS. 

Private Commonwealth (Penna.) Artillery April 24, 1861 ; honorably 
discharged Aug. 5, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant 31st Penna. Infantry Aug. 20, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
82d Penna. Infantry Sept. 1, 1861 ; Captain Feb. 4, 1863. 

Captain Signal Corps March 3, 1863; mustered out Aug. 18, 1865. 

Second Lieutenant and First Lieutenant lOtli U. S. Infantry Feb. 23, 1866; 
Captain March 20, 1879. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers April 9, 1865, " for gallant and 
meritorious services during the recent operations resulting in tlie fall of 
Richmond, Va., and the surrender of the insurgent army under General 
Robert E. Lee;" Captain U. S. Army March 2, 1867, "for gallant and 



88 REGISTER OF THE 

meritorions services in the campaign from the Rapidan to the James ;" 
Major U. S. Army March 2, 18(j7, "for gallant and meritorious services in 
the siege of Petersburg, Va." 

Elected May 5, 1875. Class 1. Insignia 1604. 

818. EDWARD SHIPPEN. 

Asst. Surgeon 17th Penna. Infantry April 18, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 

I, 1861. 

Major and Surgeon 43d Penna. (1st Light Artillery) Aug. 5, 1861. 
Major and Surgeon U. S. Volunteers Sejit. 12, 1862; mustered out July 

II, 1865. • 

Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Volunteers June 1, 1865, " for faithful and 
meritorious services." 

Elected May 5, 1875. Class 1. Insignia 1605. 

819. JAMES WILLIAM LATTA. 

First Lieutenant 119th Penna. Infantry Sept. 1, 1862 ; Captain March 4, 
1864. 

Captain and Asst. Adjt. -General U. S. Volunteers April 20, 1864; 
mustered out Jan. 20, 1866. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers Decembers, 1864, "for gallant and 
meritorious conduct at the battle of Winchester, and for his habitual good 
conduct and deportment on all the battle-fields of the campaign before 
Richmond;" Lieut. -Colonel April 16, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious 
services in the caValry battles of Ebenezer Church, Ala., and Columbus, Ga." 

Elected May 5, 1875. Class 1. Insignia 1606. 

821. PAUL T. JONES, Jr. 

Sergeant Commonwealth (Penna.) Artillery April 24, 1861; mustered 
out Aug. 5, 1861. 

Captain 112th Penna. (2d Heavy Artillery) Feb. 8, 1862; honorably 
discharged Nov. 29, 1864. 

Elected May 5, 1875. Class 1. Insignia 1608. 

822. JOSEPH CRAIN AUDENRIED. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1857 ; Second Lieutenant 1st U. S. 
Cavalry (4th Cavalry) June 24, 1861; First Lieutenant 6th Cavalry June 
24, 1861; Regimental Adjutant Dec. 1, 1861, to July 21, 1862; Captain 
July 1, 1866. 

Lieut. -Colonel and Aide-de-Camp to the Lieut. -General Aug. 11, 1866, to 
March 8, 1869; Colonel and Aide-de-Camp to the General March 8, 1869, 
to June 3, 1880. 

Captain and Aide-de-Camp U. S. Volunteers Aug. 20, 1862; mustered 
out of Volunteer service Aug. 15, 1863. 

Captain and Aide-de-Camp U. S. Volunteers October 27, 1863 ; vacated 
commission in Volunteer service July 1, 1866. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army Sept. 17, 1862, "for gallant and meritorious 
services in the battle of Antietam, Md. ;" Major Sept. 1, 1864, " for gallant 
and meritorious services in the Atlanta campaign;" Major U. S. Volunteers 
January 12, 1865; and Lieut. -Colonel March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services during the war." 

Elected November 3, 1875. Class 1. Insignia 1655. 

Born November 6, 1839, at Pottsville, Pa. 

Died June 3, 1880, at Washington, D. C. 



COMMAKDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 89 

824. LEONARD CHENERY. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Dec. 12, 1861; Ensign Dec. 1, 1866; Master 
March 12, 1868; Lieutenant March 25, 1869; Lieut. - Commander 'Nov. 1, 
1879; retired Dec. 20, 1881. 

Elected November 3, 1875. Class 1. Insignia 1657. 

825. THOMAS COOK STELLWAGEN. 

Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Sept. 25, 1861 ; resigned 
June 4, 1863. 

Elected Nov. 3, 1875. Class 1. Insignia 1658. 

826. WILLIAM LEVIS JAMES. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers November 26, 1862; 
mustered out July 31, 1866. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers January 1, 1865, "for meritorious and 
faithful services;" Lieut. -Colonel and Colonel March 13, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services during the war;" Brig. -General March 1, 1866, 
" for faithful and meritorious services." 

Elected November 3, 1875. Class 1. Insignia 1659. 

827. CHARLES SHIEL GREENE. 

First Lieutenant 23d Penna. Infantry Aug. 21, 1861; transferred to 61st 
Penna. Infantry Feb. — , 1862; Captain Oct. 7, 1862; Lieut. -Colonel May 
14, 1865 ; mustered out June 28, 1865. 

Elected November 3, 1875. Class 1. Insignia 1660. 

828. SOLOMON LAFAYETTE HOGE. 

First Lieutenant 82d Ohio Infantry Nov. 14, 1861'; Captain March 18, 
1862 ; resigned April 25, 1863. 

First Lieutenant Veteran Reserve Corps June 18, 1864 ; honorably 
discharged April 19, 1866. 

Second Lieutenant 6th U. S. Infantry Feb. 23, 1866 ; First Lieutenant 
July 28, 1866; resigned Sept. 1, 1868. 

Brevetted Captain and Major U. S. Volunteers November 9, 1865, "for 
meritorious services;" Captain U. S. Army March 2, 1867, "for gallant 
and meritorious services in the battle of Bull Run (2d), Va." 

Elected Nov. 3, 1875. Class 1. Insignia 1661. 

829. SAMUEL RODMOND SMITH. 

First Lieutenant 4th Delaware Infantry Aug. 23, 1862; Captain July 17, 
1863; mustered out June 3, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services." 

Elected November 3, 1875. Class 1. Insignia 1662. 

830. WILLIAM WILBERFORCE NEVIN. 

First Lieutenant 79th Penna. Infantry Sept. 23, 1861; Captain Aug. 23, 
1862. 

Captain and Asst. Adjt. General U. S. Volunteers May 22, 1863; resigned 
Jan. 20, 1865. 

Elected November 3, 1875. Class 1. Insignia 1663. 

Council of the Commandery 1878-1879. 

Transferred to New York Commandery October 15, 1881. 
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90 REGISTER OF THE 

831. JOHN MITCHEL DUNN. 

Corporeal 1st Delaware Infantry Oct. 19, 1861; Sergeant Sept. 6, 1862; 
First Sergeant May 12, 18G4; First Lieutenant Nov. 20, 1864; mustered out 
July 12, 1865. 

Elected November 3, 1875. Class 1. Insignia 1664. 

832. SAMUEL MAXWELL McINTYRE. 

Second Lieutenant 118th Penna. Infantry July €6, 1862; honorably 
discharged April 13, 1863. 

Elected Nov^ember 3, 1875. Class 1. Insignia 1665 (not issued). 

833. JAMES ALLEN HARDIE. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy Sept. 1, 1839 ; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
1st U. S. Artillery July 1, 1843 ; Second Lieutenant 3d Artillery May 28, 
1846; First Lieutenant March 3, 1847; Captain Oct. 5, 1857; transferred 
to 5th Artillery May 14, 1861 ; Major and Asst. Adjt. -General U. S. Army 
Feb. 19, 1863 ; Colonel and Inspector-General March 24, 1864. 

Major 1st New York Infantry Aug. 1, 1846; mustered out Oct. 26, 1848. 

Lieut. -Colonel and Additional Aide-de-Camp Sept. 28, 1861; vacated 
commission March 24, 1864. 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers Nov. 29, 1862; appointment revoked Jan. 
22, 1863. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Army ^larch 13, 1865, "for distinguished 
and faithful services during the rebellion ;" Maj. -General March 13, 1865, 
"for faithful, meritorious, and distinguished services in the Inspector- 
General's Department." 

Elected May 3, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1709 (not issued). 

Born May 5, 1823, at New York City. 

Died December 14, 1876, at Washington, D. C. 

834. CHARLES P. THOMPSON. 

Acting Ensign U. S. Navy Nov. 3, 1862; resigned Jan. 27, 1865. 
Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Jan. 19, 1865 ; Paymaster (Lieut.- 
Commander) Aug. 1, 1866. 

Elected May 3, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1710. 

835. ELLIOTT J. ARTHUR. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Sept. 27, 1865 ; Ensign July 12, 1870; Master 
Dec. 12, 1872; Lieutenaiit July 1, 1876. 

Elected May 3, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1711. 
Transferred to New Y^ork Commandery May 2, 1882. 

837. ROBERT BRUCE RICKETTS. 

Second Lieutenant Battery F, 43d Penna. (1st Light Artillery) July 8, 
1861; First Lieutenant Aug. 5, 1861; Captain May 8, 1863; 'Major 43d 
Penna. (1st Light Artillery) December 1, 1864 ; Colonel (a. w. ?«.) March 
15, 1865 ; honorably discharged July 3, 1865. 

IBrevetted Lieut. -Colonel and Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, 
. "for gallant and meritorious services during the recent rebellion." 

Elected May 3, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1713. 

838. JOHN MAYNARD WOODWORTH. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon 1st Illinois Light Artillery May 15, 
1862; Major and Surgeon April 23, 1863 ; mustered out Aug. 28, 1865. 



COMMANDEKY, OF PENNSYLVANIA. 91 

Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Volunteers July 21, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services." 

Elected May 3, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1714. 

Born 

Died March 14, 1879, at . 

839. GEORGE ALEXANDER BERNARD. 

First Lieutenant 65th New York Infantry Aug. 24, 1861 ; Captain Dec. 2, 
1864; mustered out .July 17, 1865. 

Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Volunteers April 6, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services before Petersburg, Va., and at the battle of Little 
Sailor's Creek, Va." 

Elected May 3, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1715. 

840. ROBERT JENKINS NEVIN. 

First Lieutenant 122d Penna. Infantry Aug. 12, 1862; mustered out 
May 15, 1863. 

Captain Battery I, Penna. Light Artillery, Jan. 26, 1864; mustered out 
June 23, 1865. 

Elected May 3, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1716. 

841. AXEL LEATZ. 

Second Lieutenant 5th New York Infantry November 20, 1863 ; First 
Lieutenant March 16, 1864; Captain April 13, 1865 ; mustered out Aug. 21, 
1865. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services at the battle of Bethesda Church, Va. ;" Major April 9, 
1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the recent campaign 
terminating with the surrender of the insurgent army under General R. E. 
Lee." 

Elected May 3, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1717. 

842. JOSEPH FARIES DENNISTON. 

First Lieutenant 70th New York Infantry June 27, 1861 ; Captain Feb. 
23, 1864. 

Captain and Commissary of Subsistence U. S. Volunteers April 7, 1864 ; 
mustered out Jan. 1, 1867. 

First Lieutenant 43d U. S. Infantry May 27, 1867; declined June 7, 1867. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious conduct." 

Elected May 3, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1718. 

843. CHARLES C. KNIGHT. 

Major 119th Penna. Infantry Sept. 1, 1862; honorably discharged Aug. 
4, 1863. 

Lieut. -Colonel 44th Penna. Infantry (Militia) in the service of the United 
States, July 1, 1863; honorably discharged Aug. 27, 1863. 

Elected May 3, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1719. 

844. EDWARD DE CORMIS LOUD. 

Private Commonwealth (Penna.) Artillery April 24, 1861; mustered out 
Aug. 5, 1861. 

First Lieutenant 112th Penna. (2d Heavy Artillery) February 8, 1862; 
honorably discharged Jan. 18, 1865. 

Elected May 3, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1720. 



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845. SAMUEL BAIRD HUEY, 

Captain's Clerk U. S. Navy June — , 1863; Acting Asst. Paymaster 
(Master) Feb. 25, 1864; resigned Jan. 12, 1866. 
Elected May 3, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1721. 
Council of the Commandery 1878 to 1880. 

846. JOHN WHITE HASELTINE. 

First Lieutenant 59tli Penna. (2d Cavalry) Aug. 20, 1861; Captain Oct. 
1, 1862; honorably discharged Oct. 26, 1864. 
Elected May 3, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1722. 

853. JUDSON DAVID BINGHAM. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1850; Second Lieutenant 2d U. S. 
Artillery July 1, 1854; First Lieutenant March 12, 1856; Captain and Asst. 
Quartermaster May 13, 1861; Lieut. -Colonel and Quartermaster (by 
assignment) Jan. 1, 1863, to Aug. 1, 1864; Colonel and Quartermaster (by 
assignment) Aug. 2, 1864. to Jan. 1, 1867; Major and Quartermaster July 
29, 1866; Lieut. -Colonel and Deputy Quartermaster-General March 3, 1875. 

Brevetted Major, Lieut. -Colonel, and Colonel U. S. Array March 13, 1865, 
"for faithful and meritorious services during the war;" Brig. -General 
U. S. Army April 9, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious services in the field 
during the war." 

Elected November 1, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1738. 

854. JOHN MASON LOOMIS. 

Colonel 26th Illinois Infantry Aug. 9, 1861 ; resigned April 30, 1864. 

Elected November 1, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1739. 

Transferred to Illinois Commandery May 7, 1879 — Charter member. 

856. HARRY CLAY POTTER. 

Private Commonwealth (Penna.) Artillery April 24, 1861 ; mustered out 
Aug. 5, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant 163d Penna. (18th Cavalry) December 8, 1862; First 
Lieutenant April 1, 1864; Captain (a. w. m.) April 14, 1865 ; transferred to 
3d Prov. Penna. Cavalry June 24, 1865; mustered out Oct. 31, 1865. 

Elected November 1, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1741. 

857. DAVID STANLEY HASSINGER. 

Sergeant 119th Penna. Infantry Aug. 18, 1862; Sergeant-Major July 29, 
1863; First Lieutenant July 27, 1864; mustered out June 19, 1865. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Volunteers April 6, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services before Petersburg, Va., and at the battle of Little 
Sailor's Creek, Va." 

Elected November 1, 1876. Class 1. Insignia 1742. 

858. LUTHER P. BRADLEY. 

"Lieut.-Colonel 15th Illinois Infantry Oct. 15, 1861; Colonel Oct. 15, 1862; 
Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers July 30, 1864; resigned June 30, 1865. 

Lieut. - Colonel 27th U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866; transferred to 9th 
Infantry March 15, 1869 ; Colonel 3d Infantry March 20, 1879; transferred 
to 13th Infantry June 14, 1879. 

Brevetted Colonel U. S. Army March 2, 1867, " for gallant and meritorious 
services in the battle of Chickamauga, Ga.;" Brig.-General U. S. Army 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 93 

March 2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Resaca, 
. Ga." 

Elected May 2, 1877. Class 1. Insignia 1755. 

Transferred to Illinois Commanderj May 7, 1879 — Charter member. 

859. PERSIFOR FRAZER. 

Aid U. S. Coast Survey July 4, 1862; resigned Dec. 1, 1863. 

Private 1st Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry in the service of the United 
States June 18, 1863; mustered out July 30, 1863. 

Acting Ensign U. S. Navy Oct. 25, 1864; honorably discharged Oct. 3, 
1865. 

Elected May 2, 1877. Class 1. Insignia 1756. 

860. SAMUEL WILLIAMS KAY. 

Paymaster's Clerk U. S. Navy July 18, 1861 ; Acting Assist. Paymaster 
(Master) July 11, 1864; honorably discharged Sept. 29, 1865. 
Elected May 2, 1877. Class 1. Insignia 1757. 

861. EDWARD WINSLOW COFFIN. 

Captain and Commissary of Subsistence U. S. Volunteers March 24, 1862; 
mustered out Dec. 13, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for meritorious 
services in his department during the war." 

Elected November 7, 1877. Class 1. Insignia 1795. 

862. EDWIN HENRY NEVIN, Jr. 

'First Lieutenant Battery H, Penna. Light Artillery, Sept. 30, 1862; 
Captain April 3, 1865 ; mustered out June 18, 1865. 
Elected November 7, 1877. Class 1. Insignia 1796. 

863. HENRY CLAY TRUMBULL. 

Chaplain 10th Connecticut Infantry Sept. 10, 1862 ; mustered out Aug. 
25, 1865. 

Elected January 5, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1001. 

Chaplain of the Commandery 1878-1882. 

Transferred from Massachusetts Commandery March 14, 1878. 

864. FRANK TRACY BENNETT. 

Private 18th U. S. Infantry April 29, 1862; Quartermaster-Sergeant Aug. 
1, 1862; Second Lieutenant Feb. 19, 1863; First Lieutenant Jan. 6, 1864; 
transferred to 36th Infantry Sept. 21, 1866; Captain 39th Infantry Jan. 22, 
1867; unassigned April 20, 1869 ; assigned to 9th Cavalry Dec. 15, 1870. 

Brevetted First Lieutenant U. S. Army June 26, 1863, "for gallant and 
meritorious services in action at Hoover's Gap, Tenn. ;" Captain Sept. 20, 
1863, "for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Chickamauga, 
Ga." 

Elected May 1, 1878. Class 1. Insignia 1816. 

865. WALTER GEORGE SMITH. 

A.M., LL.B., University of Pennsylvania. Eldest son of Companion 
Brevet Maj. -General Thomas Kilby Smith, U. S. Volunteers. 
Elected May 1, 1878. Class 2. Insignia 1817. 



94 REGISTER OF THE 

866. ARTHUR CHARLES DUCAT. 

Second Lieutenant 12th Hlinois Infantry May 2, 1861; First Lieutenant 
and Adjutant May 11, 1861; mustered out Aug. 1, 1861. 

Captain 12th lUinois Infantry Aug. 1, 1861 ; Major Sept. 24, 1861; Lieut.- 
Colonel April 1, 1862. 

Lieut. -Colonel and Asst. Inspector-General U. S. Volunteers (by 
assignment) from Nov. 14, 1862, to Feb. 19, 1864; honorably discharged 
Feb. 19, 1864. 

Brevetted Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful and 
meritorious services;" Brig. -General March 13, 1865, "for faithful 
services." 

Elected November 6, 1878. Class 1. Insignia 1848. 

Transferred to Illinois Commandery May 7, 1879 — Charter member. 

867. AUGUSTUS LOUIS CHETLAIN. 

Lieut. -Colonel 12tli Illinois Infantry May 2, 1861; mustered out Aug. 
1, 1861. 

Lieut. -Colonel 12th Illinois Infantry Aug. 1, 1861 ; Colonel April 27, 1862. 

Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers Dec. 18, 1863; mustered out Jan. 15, 1866. 

Brevetted Maj .-General U. S. Volunteers June 18, 1865, " for meritorious 
services." 

Elected November 6, 1878. Class 1. Insignia 1849. 

Transferred to Illinois Commandery May 7, 1879 — Charter member. 

868. CHARLES EDWARD ETTING. 

Second Lieutenant 121st Penna. Infantry Aug. 4, 1862; Captain Oct. 19, 
1863; mustered out June 2, 1865. 

Elected November 6, 1878. Class 1. Insignia 1850. * 

869. SPENCER MOSES JANNEY. 

Second Lieutenant 33d Penna. Infantry (militia) in the service of the 

LTnited States, June 26, 1863 ; First Lieutenant , 1863 ; mustered out 

Aug. 4, 1863. 

First Lieutenant and Quartermaster 197th Penna. Infantry July 22, 1864; 
miustered out Nov. 11, 1864. 

Elected November 6, 1878. Class 1. Insignia 1851. 

870. JAMES BLACK YOUNG. , 

Second Lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps June 14, 1862 ; First Lieutenant 
June 22, 1864; resigned Jan. 10, 1865. 

Elected November 6, 1878. Class 1. Insignia 1852. 

871. FREDERICK SCHOBER. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy June 23, 1863 ; Second Apt. Engineer 
(Master) July 25, 1866 ; resigned Jtine 9, 1873. 

Elected November 6, 1878. Class 1. Insignia 1853. 

872. DAVID McNEELY STAUFFER. 

Private 2d Penna. Infantry (militia) in the service of the United States 
Sept. 6, 1862; mustered out Sept. 25, 1862. 

Private Battery I, Penna. Light Artillery, June 30, 1863 ; Corporal Sept. 
17, 1863; mustered out Jan. 7, 1864. 

Acting Master's Mate U. S. Navy Jan. 5, 1864 ; Acting Ensign May 25, 
1865; honorably discliarged Nov. 1, 1865. 

Elected November 6, 1878. Class 1. Insignia 1854. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 95 

873. BENJAMIN WEST TINGLEY. 

Eldest son of deceased Companion First Lieutenant Clement L. Tingley, 
Jr., Penna. Volunteers. 

Elected November 6, 1878. Class 1. Insignia 1855. 

875. WILLIAM CHARLES TODD. 

Major and Surgeon 66th Penna. Infantry June 20, 1861 ; transferred to 
65th Penna. (5th Cavalry) March 7, 1862; mustered out Aug, 5, 1864. 
Elected May 7, 1879. Class 1. Insignia 1926. 

876. JOHN PAGE NICHOLSON. 

Private 2Sth Penna. Infantry July 3, 1861 ; Sergeant July 20, 1861 ; 
Regimental Commissary Sergeant Aug. 2, 1861; First Lieutenant July 21, 
1862; First Lieutenant and Quartermaster Sept. 10, 1862; mustered out 
Oct. 11, 1865. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Volunteers March ] 3, 1865, "for faithful and 
meritorious services;" Major March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious 
services in the Savannah and Carolina campaigns;" Lieut. -Colonel March 
13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected May 7, 1879. Class 1. Insignia 1870. 

Recorder of the Commaudery Aug. 21, 1879, to 1882. 

878. LEWIS W. READ. 

Major and Surgeon 30th Penna. Infantry (1st Reserves) June 26, 1861 ; 
Asst. -Surgeon U. S. Volunteers June 23, 1863; Major and Surgeon June 29, 
1863 ; mustered out Jan. 18, 1866. 

Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Volunteers Jan. 12, 1866, "for faithful and 
meritorious services." 

Elected November 5, 1879. Class 1. Insignia 1951. 

879. DANIEL WEBSTER GRAFLY. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy April 21, 1862; Second Asst. Engineer 
(Master) July 25, ISGti; First Asst. Engineer (Lieutenant) Jan. 1, 1868; 
resigned April 1, 1873. 

Elected November 5, 1879. Class 1. Insignia 1952. 

880. THOMAS JEFFERSON ASHTON. 

First Lieutenant 71st Penna. Infantry Jan. 1, 1862; resigned July 1, 1862. 
Captain 44th Penna. Infantry (militia) in the service of the United States 
July 1, 1863; mustered out Aug. 27, 1863. 

Elected November 5, 1879. Class 1. Insignia 1979. 
Born December 31, 1831, at German town, Pa. 
Died February 21, 1882, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

881. JACOB EBY BARR. 

First Lieutenant and Adjutant 12th Penna. Infantry (militia) in the 
service of the United States Sejit. 17, 1862; mustered out Sept. 27, 1862. 

Captain 178th Penna. Infantry Nov. 22, 1862; mustered out July 27, 1863. 

Second Lieutenant 3d U. S. Colored Troops February 10, 1864; honorably 
discharged Oct. 4, 1864. 

Elected November 5, 1879. Class 1. Insignia 2033. 



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882. HENRY SAYLER SCHELL. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army Aug. 5, 1861 ; Captain 
and Asst. Surgeon Aug. 5, 18G6; resigned .July 10, 186i). 

Brevetted Captain and Major U. S. Army March 13, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services during the war;" Lieut. -Colonel Sept. 28, 1866, 
"for meritorious and distinguished services at Tybee Island and Savannah, 
Ga., where cholera prevailed." 

Elected November 5, 1879. Class 1. Insignia 1954. 

883. CHARLES WARREN WEST. 

Private 19th Penna. Infantry April 27, 1861; mustered out Aug. 9, 1861. 
First Lieutenant and Adjutant 72d Penna. Infantry August 10, 1861; 
mustered out Aug. 24, 1864. 

Elected November 5, 1879. Class 1. Insignia 1953. 

884. CHARLES MINER CONYNGHAM. 

Captain 143d Penna. Infantry Aug. 26, 1862 ; Major September 1, 1863; 
honorably discharged July 26, 1864. 

Elected .January 14, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 1980. 

885. AUGUSTUS PLUMMER DAVIS. 

Captain 11th Maine Infantry Nov. 12, 1861 ; resigned March 7, 1863. 
Captain and Provost Marshal of the Third District of the State of Maine 
April 24, 1863; honorably discharged Aug. 15, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful services." 
Elected .January 14, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 1981. 

886. JOSEPH POND ELLIOT. 

Captain 22d Penna. Infantry April 23, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 7, 1861. 
First Lieutenant and Quartermaster 71st Penna. Infantry Jan. 7, 1862; 
mustered out July 2, 1864. 

Elected January 14, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 1982. 

887. MAURICE EDWARD FAGAN. 

Private 161st Penna. (16th Cavalry) Sept. 13, 1862; First Lieutenant 
180th Penna. (19th Cavalry) January 20, 1864 ; Captain Jan. 13, 1866 ; 
mustered out May 14, 1866. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services during the war;" Lieut. -Colonel March 13, 1865, "for 
conspicuous gallantry and bravery at the battles of Nashville, Tenu., and 
Sugar Creek, Ala." 

Elected January 14, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 1983. 

888. HENRY MARTYN HOYT. 

Lieut.-Colonel 52d Penna. Infantry Nov. 5, 1861; Colonel Nov. 6, 1863; 
mustered out Nov. 3, 1864. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant 
and meritorious services." 

Elected January 14, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 1984. 

889. WILLIAM HARRISON LAMBERT. 

Private 160th Penna. (15th Cavalry) Aug. 22, 1862. 

First Lieutenant and Adjutant 27th New Jersey Infantry Nov. 27, 1862; 
mustered out July 2, 1863. 



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First Lieutenant and Adjutant 33d New Jersey (Infantry) July 25, 1863 ; 
Captain Jan. 16, 1864 ; mustered out July 17, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious conduct during the war." 

Elected January 14, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 1985. 

890. AARON LAZARUS. 

Sergeant 28th Penna. Infantry July 6, 1861 ; First Sergeant April 1, 1863 ; 
Second Lieutenant May 22, 1863 ; First Lieutenant April 9, 1864 ; honorably 
discharged July 20, 1864. 

Elected January 14, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 1986. 

891. THOMAS HAROLD MUMFORD. 

Second Lieutenant 112th Penna. (2d Heavy Artillery) Oct. 21, 1863; 
First Lieutenant (a. lo. m.) June 4, 1864; honorably discharged Feb. 28, 
1865. 

Elected January 14, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 1987. 

892. PAUL AMBROSE OLIVER. 

Second Lieutenant 12th New York Infantry February 3, 1862 ; First 
Lieutenant May 30, 1862; Captain April 12, 1864; transferred to 5th New 
York Infantry June 2, 1864 ; honorably discharged May 6, 1865. 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 8, 1865. 

Elected January 14, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 1988. 

893. THOMAS PALMER PARRY. 

Captain 17th Penna. Infantry April 25, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 2, 1861. 
Elected January 14, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 1989. 

894. WILLIAM SHAW STEWART. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon 123d Penna. Infantry March 25, 
1863; mustered out May 13, 1863. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon 83d Penna. Infantry May 22, 1863 ; 
mustered out Sept. 20, 1864. 

Elected January 14, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 1990. 

895. JAMES MADISON WHITTEMORE. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1855 ; Brevet Second Lieutenant 2d 
U. S. Artillery July 1, 1860; Second Lieutenant 3d Artillery Sept. 27, 1860; 
transferred to Ordnance May 5, 1861 ; First Lieutenant July 1, 1861 ; 
Captain March 3, 1863 ; Major June 23, 1874; Lieut. -Colonel Aug. 2, 1879. 

Brevetted Major March 13, 1865, " for meritorious services in the 
Ordnance Department during the war." 

Elected January 14, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 1991. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1. 1882 — Charter 
member. 

896. JOHN BIDDLE PORTER. 

Eldest son of deceased Companion, Brig. -General Andrew Porter, U. S. 
Volunteers, and Colonel U. S. Army. 

Elected January 14, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 1992. 
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98 REGISTER OF THE 

897. BENJAMIN WEST RICHARDS. 

Captain and Additional Aide-de-Camp U. S. Volunteers April 12, 1862; 
resigned March 10, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers August 1, 1864, "for conspicuous 
gallantry throughout the campaign iinder General Grant at the Monocacy, 
and in the Shenandoah Valley under General Sheridan;" Lieut.-Colonel 
March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious conduct in the field during 
the war." 

Elected January 14, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 1993. 

898. JOHN McCOURT. 

Acting Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy Oct. 18, 1861; Acting Second 
Asst. Engineer Oct. 13, 1863; Acting First Asst. Engineer (Master) Sept. 
30, 1864; honorably discharged Oct. 8, 1865. 

Elected January 14, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 1994. 

899. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FISHER. 

First Lieutenant 33d Penna. Infantry (3d Reserves) June 18, 1861; 
Captain July 8, 1862; mustered out June 17, 1864. 

Major U. S. Signal Corps March 3, 1863; Colonel and Chief Signal Officer 
Dec. 3, 1864; appointment expired July 28, 1866 ; relieved from duty Nov. 
15, 1866. 

Brevetted Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Army Aug. 1, 1864, "for faithful and 
meritorious services in the field ; ' ' Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 
1865, "for faithful and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected May 5, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2068. 

900. SYLVESTER BONNAFON, Jr. 

Private 99th Penna. Infantry Dec. 14, 1861; Corporal April 1, 1862; 
Sergeant May 1, 1862; Second Lieutenant Aug. 1, 1862; First Lieutenant 
Sept. 24, 1864; Captain April 20, 1865; mustered out July 1, 1865. 

Second Lieutenant 31stU. S. Infantry May 22, 1867; declined May 28,1867. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services at the battle of Boydton Plank Road, Va. ;" Lieut.- 
Colonel March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the 
war." 

Elected May 5, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2069. 

901. JOHN QUINCY CARPENTER. 

Private Commonwealth (Penna.) Artillery April 24, 1861 ; mustered out 
Aug. 5, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant 150th Penna. Infantry Sept. 1, 1862; First Lieutenant 
Oct. 16, 1862; Cajjtaiu (a. tv. m.) Jan. 23, 1864; resigned June 7, 1865. 

Elected May 5, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2070. 

902. EPHRAIM CUTLER DAWES. 

First Lieutenant 53d Ohio Infantry Sept. 26, 1861 ; First Lieutenant and 
Adjutant Sept. 26, 1861; Major Nov. 1, 1862; honorably discharged Oct. 
25, 1864. 

Brevetted Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant 
and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected May 5, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2071. 



COMMANDERT OF PENNSYLVANIA. 99 

903. FRANCIS ADAMS DONALDSON. 

Second Lieutenant 71st Penna. Infantry August IS, 1861; honorably 
discharged Aug. 27, 1862. 

Captain 118th Penna. Infantry August 19, 1862; honorably discharged 
Jan. 14, 1864. 

Elected May 5, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2072. 

904. JOHN OPPELL FOERING. 

Corporal 28th Penna. Infantry July 6, 1861; Sergeant May 24, 1863; 
First Sergeant July 1, 1864; First Lieutenant Oct. 1, 1864; mustered out 
July 18, 1865. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services at the battles of Cedar Mountain, Chancellorsville, 
Gettysburg, Chattanooga, and through tlie marches in Georgia and the 
Carolinas to the close of the war." 

Elected May 5, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2073. 

905. FLORANCE WILLIAM GRUGAN. 

Private Commonwealth (Penna.) Artillery April 24, 1861; mustered out 
Aug. 5, 1861. 

First Lieutenant 112th Penna. (2d Heavy Artillery) Dec. 17, 1861; First 
Lieutenant and Adjutant Oct. 22, 1862; honorably discharged Dec. 19, 1864. 

Elected May 5, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2074. 

906. MOSES VEALE. 

Second Lieutenant 109th Penna. Infantry Feb. 20, 1862; Captain May 1, 
1863 ; Major (a. w. m.) May 4, 1863; transferred to 111th Penna. Infantry 
March 31, 1865; mustered out June 8, 1865. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services during the recent campaign in Georgia and the 
Carolinas." 

Elected May 5, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2075. 

907. WILLIAM RAWLE BROWN. 

Second Lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps Aug. 31, 1861; First Lieutenant 
Aug. 18, 1862; Captain May 18, 1871. 

Elected May 5, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2076. 

908. WILLIAM AUGUSTUS DRIPPS. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy Aug. 25, 1862; Second Asst. Engineer 
(Master) Feb. 20, 1864 ; resigned Jan. 29, 1867. 

Elected November 10, ISbO. Class 1. Insignia 2098. 

909. THEODORE MINIS ETTING. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Nov. 28, 1862 ; Ensign April 19, 1869; Master 
July 12, 1870; Lieutenant March 3, 1874; resigned July 1, 1877. 
Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2099. 

910. CLARK FISHER. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy May 3, 1859; Second Asst. Engineer 
July 1, 1861; First Asst. Engineer (Master) July 25, 1866; Chief Engineer 
(Lieut.-Commander) Jan. 23, 1871 ; resigned March 27, 1872. 

Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2100. 



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100 REGISTER OF THE 

911. GEORGE MAYER FRANKLIN. 

First Lieutenant 122d Penna. Infantry Ang. 12, 1862 ; Captain March 20, 
1863 ; mustered out May 15, 1863. 

Captain and Asst. Adjt. -General U. S. Volunteers July 10, 1863; 
resigned Oct. 29, 1864. 

Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2101. 

912. ALBERT S. GREENE. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy Feb. 17, 1860; Second Asst. Engineer 
Nov. 17, 1862; First Asst. Engineer (Master) March 1,1864; Chief Engineer 
(Lieut. -Commander) March 5, 1871. 

Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2102. 

913. WILLIAM LOGAN GEARY. 

Musician 28th Penna. Infantry July 17, 1861; honorably discharged 
Sept. 9, 1862. 

Second Lieutenant (a. to. m.) 33d New Jersey (Infantry) May 16, 1865. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy Sept. 1, 1870 ; Second Lieutenant 12th U. S. 
Infantry June 17, 1874; Regimental Adjutant Feb. 20, 1875, to Nov. 17, 
1878; First Lieutenant Dec. 16, 1880. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and 
meritorious services during the war." 

Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2103. 

914. SAMUEL ALLISTER MACALLISTER. 

Private 1st Delaware Infantry Aug. 19, 1861 ; Sergeant ; Sergeant- 

Major Dec. 18, 1862; Second Lieutenant Dec. 24, 1862; First Lieutenant 
(^a.iv. 711.) January 20, 1863 ; mustered out July 12, 1865. 

Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. lusignia 2104. 

915. GEORGE MEADE. 

Second Lieutenant 70th Penna. (6th Cavalry) (Rush's Lancers) Nov. 1, 
1862. 

Captain and Aide-de-Camp U. S. Volunteers May 22, 1863 ; mustered out 
of volunteer service Sept. 1, 1866. 

First Lieutenant 9th U. S. Infantry Nov. 29, 1865; Captain 31st Infantry 
July 28, 1866; transferred to 22d Infantry May 15, 1869 ; unassigned Oct. 
25, 1870; assigned to 1st Artillery Jan. 1, 1871; resigned Oct. 1, 1874. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Army March 2, 1867, " for gallant and meritorious 
services at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa. ;" Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Army 
March 2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious services in the campaign ending 
in the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia." 

Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2105. 

916. LEVI GHEEN McCAULEY. 

First Sergeant 36th Penna. Infantry (7th Reserves) June 13, 1861; First 
Lieutenant Jan. 1, 1862; Captain June 30, 1862. 

Captain Veteran Reserve Corps Nov. 26, 1863; honorably discharged 
June 30, 1866. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers Nov. 7, 1865, " for meritorious services." 

Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2106. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 101 

917. LOUIS PHILLIPE D'ORLEANS, Comte de Paris. 

Captain and Aide-de-Canip U. S. Volunteers Sept. 24, 1861 ; resigned 
July 15, 1862. 

Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2107. 

918. WILLIAM FRANKLIN POTTER. 

Second Lieutenant 60th Penna. (3d Cavalry) November 9, 1862 ; First 
Lieutenant May 1, 1863; Captain Oct. 4, 1864; honorably discharged May 
8, 1865. 

Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2108. 

919. WILLIAM W. L. PHILLIPS. 

Major and Surgeon 1st New Jersey Cavalry Aug. 16, 1861; mustered out 
Sept. 16, 1864. 

Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2109. 

920. JAMES FOWLER RUSLING. 

First Lieutenant and Quartermaster 5th New Jersey Infantry Aug. 24, 
1861. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers June 11, 1862; 
Lieut. -Colonel and Quartermaster (by assignment) May 27, 1863, to July 
7, 1863; Colonel and Quartermaster (by assignment) April 29, 1865, to 
Jan. 1, 1867 ; mustered out Sept. 17, 1867. 

Brevetted Major, Lieut. -Colonel, and Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 
1865, " for faithful and meritorious services during the war ;" Brig. -General 
Feb. 16, 1866, "for faithful and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2110. 

921. PAUL ROEMER. 

Private General Service U. S. Army Aug. 23, 1858; Corporal Sept. 24, 
1859; Sergeant Aug. 10, 1860; transferred to"5th U. S. Artillery Oct. 20, 1861; 
First Sergeant Feb. 1, 1862; honorablv discharged Aug. 10, 1863. 

Private 5th U. S. Artillery Aug. 10,'l863; First Sergeant July 21, 1864; 
Second Lieutenant April 8, 1865 ; First Lieutenant Aug. 13, 1866. 

Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 21il. 

922. LEWIS WOOD ROBINSON. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy Sept. 21, 1861 ; Second Asst. Engineer 
July 30, 1863 ; First Asst. Engineer (Master) Oct. 11, 1866 ; Passed Asst. 
Engineer (Lieutenant) February 24, 1874. 

Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2112. 

923. WILLIAM SCUDDER STRYKER. 

Private Co. A, National Guard of Trenton, New Jersey (Militia) in the 
service of the United States, April 16, 1861 ; mustered out July 16, 1861. 

Major and Paymaster U. S. Volunteers Feb. 19, 1863; resigned June 30, 
1866. 

Brevetted Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Volunteers Nov. 24, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2113. 

925. JAMES TYNDALE MITCHELL. 

Nephew of deceased Companion Brevet Maj.- General Hector Tyndale, 
U. S. Volunteers. 



102 REGISTER OF THE 

Private 8tli Peiina. Infantry (Militia) in the service of the United States 
Sept. 12, 18(32 ; mustered out Sept. 25, 1S62. 

Private unattaclied Company Penna. Infantry (Militia) in the service of 
the United States June — , 1863 ; mustered out July — , 1863. 

Elected November 10, 1880. Class 1. Insignia 2115. 

926. RICHARD LEWIS HOWELL, M.D. 

Eldest son of Companion Captain Richard Stockton Howell, U. S. Vols. 
Elected November 10, 1880. Class 2. Insignia 2116. 

927. JOHN SCOTT CUNNINGHAM. 

Purser U. S. Navy March 13, 1857 ; Pay Inspector (Commander) March 3, 
1871; Pay Director (Captain) Oct. 14, 1871. 

Elected March 3, 1869. Class 1. Insignia 1013. 
Transferred from California Commandery Sept. 25, 1880. 

928. JOHN CARR PARKER. 

First Lieutenant 6th Ohio Infantry May 12, 1861 ; resigned Feb. 14, 1862. 
Acting Master U. S. Navy Dec. 3, 1862; Acting Volunteer Lieutenant 
March 29, 1864; resigned May 31, 1865. 

Elected July 2, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 511 (not issued). 
Transferred from Tennessee Commandery May 6, 1880. 

929. CHANNING RICHARDS. 

Private 6th Ohio Infantry May 12, 1861 ; mustered out July 24, 1861, 

First Lieutenant 1.3th Missouri Infantry Jan. 11, 1862; (designation of 
regiment changed to 22d Ohio Infantry May 29, 1862;) Captain Oct. 23, 
1862; mustered out Nov. 18, 1864. 

Elected July 2, 1867. Class 1. Insignia 590. 

Transferred from Tennessee Commandery May 6, 1880. 

930. JACOB STANWOOD MENKEN. 

Captain 27th Ohio Infantry Aug. 7, 1861 ; honorably discharged Oct. 13, 
1861. 

Elected February 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia 1363. 
Transferred from Tennessee Commandery May 6, 1880. 
Transferred to New York Commandery Oct. 6, 1880. 

931. STILLMAN J. QUIMBY. 

Major and Surgeon 61st U. S. Colored Troops Sept. 21, 1863; mustered 
out Dec. 30, 1865. 

Elected March 4, 1868. Class 1. Insignia — (not issued). 
Transferred from Tennessee Commandery May 6, 1880. 

932. RICHARD DALE BENSON. 

Private Commonwealth (Penna.) Artillery April 24, 1861; mustered out 
Aug. 5, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant 114th Penna. Infantry Aug. 11, 1862; First Lieutenant 
Jan. 1, 1863; mustered out May 29, 1865. 

Brevettod Captain and Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for 
conspicuous gallantry at the battle of Chancellors ville, Va." 

Elected January 5, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2123. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 103 

933. WILLIAM GORDON BUEHLER. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy Nov. 21, 1857; Second Asst. Engineer 
Oct. 8, 1861; First Asst. Engineer Oct. 6, 1862; Chief Engineer (Lieut.- 
Commander) Nov. 10, 1863. 

Elected January 5, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2124. 

934. ELI LUNDY HUGGINS. 

Private 2d Minnesota Infantry July 5, 1861; Corporal Nov, 19, 1862; 
discharged July 14, 1864. 

Private 1st Minnesota Artillery Feb. 16, 1865; First Lieutenant March 1, 
1865; mustered out Sept. 27, 1865. 

Second Lieutenant 2d U. S. Artillery Feb. 23, 1866; First Lieutenant 
Dec. 24, 1866; transferred to 2d Cavalry April 11, 1879, to rank from Nov. 
1, 1867 ; Captain April 23, 1879. 

Elected January 5, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2125. 

935. HENRY KUHL KELLY. 

First Lieutenant 118th Penna. Infantry Aug. 20, 1862; Captain Oct. 27, 
1863; honorably discharged Jan. 30, 1865. 

Elected January 5, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2126. 

936. THOMAS JEFFERSON NILL. 

Second Lieutenant 126th Penna. Infantry Aug. 10, 1862 ; First Lieutenant 
and Quartermaster Aug. 15, 1862 ; mustered out May 20, 1863. 
Elected January 5, 1S81. Class 1. Insignia 2127. 

937. JAMES STARR. 

Private 17th Penna. Infantry April 25, 1861; mustered out Aug. 2, 1861. 

Captain 70th Penna. (6th Cavalry) (Rush's Lancers) Oct. 14, 1861; Major 
March 2, 1864; mustered out Oct. 14, 1864. 

First Lieutenant 7th U. S. Cavalry July 28, 1866 ; declined Dec. 20, 1866. 

Brevetted Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for highly 
gallant conduct at the battle of Todd's Tavern, Va. ;" Colonel March 13, 
1865, "for meritorious services in the Shenandoah Valley, and while in 
command of the Remount Camp at Pleasant Valley, Md." 

Elected January 5, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2128. 

Born July 19, 1836, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died September 1, 1881, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

938. FRANCIS DRING WETHERILL. 

Private 1st Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry May 13, 1861; mustered out 
Aug. 17, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant 60th Penna. (3d Cavalry) February 17, 1862 ; First 
Lieutenant Aug. 13, 1862; Captain May 1, 1863; mustered out Aug. 24, 
1864. 

Elected January 5, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2129. 

939. WILLIAM MURRAY WEIDMAN. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon lOStli Penna. (11th Cavalry) Sept. 14, 
1861 ; honorably discharged Jan. 18, 1862. 

Major and Surgeon 59th Penna. (2d Cavalry) Oct. 1, 1862; mustered out 
Oct. 31, 1864. 

Elected January 5, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2130. 



104 REGISTER OF THE 

940. WILLIAM H. YERKES. 

First Lieutenant and Quartermaster 4th Penna. Infantry April 20, 1861; 
mustered out July 27, 1861. 

Private 51st Penna. Infantry Nov. 16, 1861; discharged Dec. 18, 1861. 
Major 179th Penna. Infantry Dec. 30, 1862 ; mustered out July 27, 1863. 
Elected January 5, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2131. 

941. GEORGE BROWN ECKERT. 

Second Lieutenant 3d U. S. Artillery August 5, 1861; First Lieutenant 
March 12, 1862; resigned Nov. 10, 1864. 

Elected January 5, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2132. 

942. GREEN CLAY GOODLOE. 

First Lieutenant 23d Kentucky Infantry October 16, 1862; honorably 
discharged Aug. 26, 1863. 

Second Lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps April 1, 1869 ; First Lieutenant 
Jan. 12, 1876; Major and Paymaster U. S. Marine Corps June 17, 1877. 

Elected March 9, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2166. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

943. WILLIAM LAMPAS GREGG. 

First Lieutenant 60th Penna. (3d Cavalry) Aug. 17, 1861; resigned Jan. 
9, 1862. 

Elected March 9, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2167. 

944. GEORGE CUVIER HARLAN. 

Major and Surgeon 108th Peuna. (11th Cavalry) Sept. 14, 1861; mustered 
out Sept. 28, 1864. 

Elected March 9, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2168. 

945. MANNING FERGUSON FORCE. 

Major 20th Ohio Infantry Aug. 26, 1861 ; Lieut.-Colonel Sept. 11, 1861; 
Colonel May 1, 1862. 

Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers August 11, 1863; mustered out Jan. 15, 
1866. 

Colonel 32d U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866; declined Nov. 27, 1866. 

Brevetted Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for especial 
gallantry before Atlanta, Ga." 

Elected May 4, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2228. 

946. WILLIAM EDWARD MILLER. 

Second Lieutenant 60th Penna. (3d Cavalry) August 17, 1861 ; Captain 
Sept. 1, 1862; mustered out Aug. 24, 1864. 
Elected May 4, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2229. 

947. FRANCIS KENDRICK McCLOSKEY. 

Second Lieutenant U. S. Signal Corps March 3, 1863; mustered out Aug. 
29, 1865. 

Elected May 4, 1S81. Class 1. Insignia 2230. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 105 

948. WILLIAM SEAMAN STAMM. 

Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy Feb. 26, 1851 ; Second Asst. Engineer 
May 21, 1853 ; First Asst. Engineer May 9, 1857 ; Chief Engineer 
(Commander) Sept. 22, 1861. 

Elected May 4, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2231. 

949. WILLIAM CLARK WARD. 

First Lieutenant and Adjutant 115tli Penna. Infantry Nov. 21, 1861; 
Lieut. -Colonel Jan. 15, 1863; resigned April 13, 1863. 
Elected May 4, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2232. 

950. HENRY CHAMPLAIN WHITE. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy Oct. 16, 1861 ; Master Dec. 1, 1866 ; Lieutenant 
March 12, 1868; Lieut. -Commander Dec. 18, 1868. 
Elected May 4, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2233. 

951. WILLIAM KING RUSSELL. 

Nephew of deceased Companion Major and Surgeon James King, Penna. 
Volunteers. 

Elected May 4, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2234. 
Born August 29, 1855, at Pittsburg, Pa. 
Died Oct. 11, 1882, at Tucson, Ariz. 

952. JACOB CARPENTER DAVIS. 

Eldest son of Companion Brevet Brig. -General W. W. H. Davis, U. S. 
Volunteers. 

Elected May 4, 1881. Class 2. Insignia 2235. 

953. JOHN WILLIAM MESSER APPLETON. 

Private Boston (Mass.) Cadets Infantry (militia) in the service of the 
United States May 26, 1862; miistered out July 21, 1862. 

Second Lieutenant 54th Mass. Infantry Feb. 7, 1863 ; Captain April 14, 
1863; Major July 18, 1863; resigned Nov. 21, 1864. 

Major 1st Battalion Mass. Heavy Artillery March 15, 1865 ; resigned 
Aug. 5, 1865. 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2247. 

954. JOSHUA HALL BATES. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1833; Second Lieutenant 4th U. S. 
Artillery July 1, 1837; First Lieutenant Jan. 31, 1842; resigned July 20, 
1842. 

Brig. -General Ohio Volunteers in the service of the United States April 
23, 1861; honorably discharged Aug. 27, 1861. 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2248. 

955. OLIVER CHRISTIAN BOSBYSHELL. 

Private Washington (Penna.) Artillery (Co. H, 25th Penna. Infantry) 
April 18, 1861 ; mustered out July 29, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant 48th Penna. Infantry Oct. 1, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
May 5, 1862; Captain June 2, 1862; Major June 10, 1864; mustered out 
Oct. 1, 1864. 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2249. 
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106 REGISTER OF THE 

956. CALEB BATES. 

Major and Aide-de-Camp U. S. Volunteers March 11, 1863; mustered out 
Nov. '22, ]8G5. 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2250. 

957. FREDERICK BOLAND. 

Private 19tli Penna. Infantry April 27, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 29, 1801. 

Sergeant 72d Penna. Infantry Sept. 18, 1861 ; First Sergeant Oct. 23, 
1862; Private (by consolidation of company) November 1, 1862; Second 
■ Lieutenant Jan. 9, 1863; First Lieutenant Sept. 10, 1863; Captain June 
30, 1864; mustered out Aug. 24, 1864. 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2251. 

958. HENRY FRANKLIN CHEW. 

Ensign 4th New Jersey Infantry April 25, 1861; First Lieutenant June 9, 
1861 ; mustered out July 31, 1861. 

Captain 9th New Jersey Infantry Nov. 12, 1861 ; resigned March 9, 1862. 

Captain 12th New Jersey Infantry Sept. 4, 1862; Major July 2, 1864; 
Lieut. -Colonel (a. w. m.) Feb. 23, 1865; honorably discharged June 4, 1865. 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2252. 

959. JOHN DEVEREUX. 

First Lieutenant and Adjutant 24tli Penna. Infantry May 8, 1861 ; 
mustered out Aug. 10, 1861. 

Major 69th Penna. Infantry Aug. 18, 1861; Lieut.-Colonel Dec. 1, 1862; 
honorably discharged March 23, 1863. 

Major 21st Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps Nov. 15, 1863; honorably 
discharged Aug. 31, 1866. 

Brevetted Lieut.-Colonel U. S. Volunteers July 29, 1865, " for gallant and 
meritorious services during the war." 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2253. 

960. JOSEPH DAVIS. 

Private 5th Mass. Infantry May 1, 1861; mustered out Aug. 1, 1861. 

Hospita,l Steward 30th Mass. Infantry Jan. 2, 1862; Second Lieutenant 
August 21, 1862 ; First Lieutenant October 22, 1863 ; First Lieutenant and 
Adjutant Nov. 1, 1864; resigned Feb. 12, 1865. 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2254. 

961. THOMAS PHILIP HAVILAND. 

First Lieutenant and Adjutant 12th Massachusetts Infantry June 26, 
1861 ; honorably discharged March 8, 1863. 

Major and Paymaster U. S. Volunteers Sept. 23, 1864; mustered out April 
30, 1866. 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2255. 

962. PHILANDER PARMALE LANE. 

Captain 11th Ohio Infantry July 7, 1861; Colonel Oct. 9, 1862; resigned 
Oct. 26, 1863. 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class- 1. Insignia 2256. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 107 

963. WILLIAM HENRY LOYD. 

Second Lieutenant 11th New Jersey Infantry August 12, 18G2 ; First 
Lieutenant Nov. 17, 1862; Captain March 16, 1863. 

Major (a. xo. m.) 7th New Jersey Infantry October 13, 1864 ; honorably 
discharged Jan. 13, 1865. 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2257. 

964. STANLEY MATTHEWS. 

Lieut. -Colonel 23d Ohio Infantry June 7, 1861 ; Colonel 51st Ohio Infantry 
Oct. 24, 1861 ; resigned April 14, 1863. 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2258. 
Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery April 14, 1882. 

965. JAMES OAKES. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1842; Brevet Second Lieutenant 2d 
U. S. Dragoons July 1, 1846; Second Lieutenant July 29, 1847; Regimental 
Quartermaster Oct. 30, 1847, to Aug. 15, 1849 ; First Lieutenant June 30, 
1851; Captain 2d Cavalry March 3, 1855; Major 2d Cavalry (5th Cavalry) 
April 6, 1861; Lieut. -Colonel 4th Cavalry Nov. 12, 1861; Colonel 6th 
Cavalry July 31, 1866 ; retired April 29, 1879. 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers May 17, 1861; declined Oct. 19, 1861. 

Acting Asst. Provost Marshal General for the State of Illinois April 27, 
1863, to Sept. 30, 1866. 

Brevetted First Lieutenant U. S. Army March 25, 1847, "for gallant and 
meritorious conduct in the aflair at Medelin;" Captain Sept. 8, 1847, "for 
gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey ;" Colonel 
and Brig.-General March 30, 1865, "for meritorious and faithful services in 
the recruitment of the armies of the United States." 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2259. 

966. ROBERT EMMETT PATTERSON. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1846; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
6th U. S. Infantry July 1, 1851; Second Lieutenant January 27, 1853; First 
Lieutenant Sept. 16, 1856; resigned May 1, 1857. 

Major and Additional Paymaster June 1, 1861 ; resigned Dec. 23, 1862. 

Colonel 115th Penna. Infantry June 25, 1862; resigned Dec. 2, 1S62. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for meritorious 
services during the rebellion." 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2260. 

967. WILLIAM NEWLIN TISDALE. 

Second Lieutenant Ist U. S. Infantry October 24, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
July 2, 1863; Regimental Quartermaster May 8, 1865, to Jan. 13, 1869; 
Captain Jan. 13, 1869; unassigned April 8, 1869 ; assigned to 1st Infantry 
Jan. 1, 1871. 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2261. 

968. GRANTHAM ISRAEL TAGGART. 

Captain and Commissary of Subsistence U. S. Volunteers Aug. 3, 1861 ; 
Lieut. - Colonel (by assignment) Jan. 1, 1863, to Aug. 16, 1863; resigned 
Aug. 8, 1864. 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2262. 



108 REGISTER OF THE 

969. RICHARDS ST. JOHN COLLINS LANGWORTHY BENNETT. 

Eldest son of deceased Compaiiiou Lieut. -Colonel Frank Taylor Bennett, 
Penua. Volunteers. 

Elected November 2, 1881. Class 1. Insignia 2263. 

970. .JOHN HOUSTON MERRILL. 

Eldest son of Companion Brevet Colonel Lewis Merrill, U. S. Army. 
Elected November 2, 1881. Class 2. Insignia 2264. 

971. STEPHEN VINCENT BENET. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy .July 1, 1845; Brevet Second Lieutenant 
Ordnance U. S. Army .July 1, 1849 ; Second Lieutenant July 10, 1851 ; First 
Lieutenant July 1, 1853; Captain August 3, 1861; Major Dec. 22, 1866; 
Brig. -General and Chief of Ordnance June 23, 1874. 

Brevetted Major and Lieut. -Colonel March 13, 1865, "for faithful and 
meritorious services in the Ordnance Department." 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2281. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

972. IRA NICHOLS BURRITT. 

Private 25th Penna. Infantry June 2, 1861 ; mustered out .July 26, 1861. 

Private 56tli Penna. Infantry March 3, 1862; Second Lieutenant April 
22, 1862; First Lieutenant February 3, 1863; Captain March 31, 1863; 
honorably discharged Nov. 21, 1864. 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2282. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

973. ROBERT BLAKE CRUICE. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon 113th Penna. (i2th Cavalry) January 
28, 1862. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army April 16, 1862; resigned 
Aug. 17, 1863. 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2283. 

974. JOHN SHARPS CUNINGHAM. 

Second Lieutenant 11th West Virginia Infantry July 23, 1862. 
First Lieutenant and Adjutant 13th West Virginia Infantry April 2, 1863 ; 
resigned Jan. 10, 1865. 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2284. 

975. LA MOTTE KIBBY> DEVENDORF. 

Private Battery M, 3d New York Light Artillery Aug. 30, 1862 ; Corporal 
April 15, 1863. 

Second Lieutenant 1st North Carolina (Union) Infantry June 20, 1863 ; 
First Lieutenant Sept. 18, 1863 ; Captain May 17, 1865 ; mustered out 
June 27, 1865. 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2285. 

976. WILLIAM WADE DUDLEY. 

Captain 19th Indiana Infantry July 29, 1861; Major Sept. 18, 1862; 
Lieut. -Colonel Oct. 8, 1862 ; honorably discharged April 9, 1864. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 109 

Captain Veteran Reserve Corps March 25, 1865 ; honorably discharged 
June 30, 1S(J6. 

First Lieutenant 42d U. S. Infantry July 28, 18G6; declined Jan. 12, 1867. 

Brevetted Major and Lieut. -Colonel March 13, 1865, " for distinguished 
services in the field;" Colonel and Brig. -General March 13, 1865, "'for 
gallantry at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 3, 1863." 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2286. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 

member. 

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977. THEOPHILUS GAINES. 

Captain 5th Ohio Infantry May 9, 1861 ; transferred to 5th Ohio Infantry 
(three years) May 27. 1861; lionorably discharged Nov. 1, 1862. 

Major and Judge Advocate Nov. 1, 1862; mustered out May 31, 1866. 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2287. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

978. EDWARD AUGUSTUS GILLETT. 

Private 4th Conn. Infantry (changed to 1st Conn. Heavv Artillery Jan. 2, 
1862) May 23, 1861; Sergeant-Major June 4, 1861; Second Lieutenant Nov. 
2,1861; First Lieutenant March 1, 1862; Captain Nov. 20, 1862; mustered 
out Nov. 5, 1864. 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2288. 

979. GEORGE THOMAS HARVEY. 

Second Lieutenant 25th Penna. Infantry April 28, 1861 ; mustered out 
Aug. 1, 1861. 

Captain 104th Penna. Infantry Sept. 12, 1861 ; mustered out Sept. 30, 
1864. 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2289. 

980. RICHARD PARKER HENDERSON. 

Private 36th Penna. Infantry (7th Reserves) April 21, 1861 ; Corporal 
June 25, 1861 ; Second Lieutenant March 1, 1863; First Lieutenant (a. w. /«.) 
March 1, 1864; mustered out June 16, 1864. 

Brevetted First Lieutenant U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant 
conduct at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa.;" Captain March 13, 1865, "for 
gallant conduct at the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court- 
house, Va. ;" Major March 13, 1865, "for gallantry at the battle of Bethesda 
Church, Va." 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2289, 

981. BENJAMIN OGDEN LOXLEY. 

First Sergeant 58th Penna. Infantry September 5, 1861 ; Regimental 
Quartermaster-Sergeant March 1, 1863 ; Second Lieutenant Aug. 21, 1863; 
First Lieutenant March 25, 1864; mustered out Nov. 25, 1864. 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2291. 

982. REUBEN DELAVAN MUSSEY. 

Captain 19th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861; resigned Feb. 19, 1866. 
Colonel 100th U. S. Colored Troops June 14, 1864 ; mustered out of 
Volunteer service Dec. 26, 1865. 



110 REGISTER OF THE 

Brevetted Major, Lieut. -Colonel, and Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 1865, 
" for gallant and meritorious conduct during the war;" Brig. -General U. S. 
Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful services in the recruitment and 
organization of colored troops." 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2292. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

984. JOHN R. PAXTON. 

Private 140th Penna. Infantry Aug. 15, 1862; Sergeant Aug. 7, 1863; 
First Sergeant Sept. 1, 1863; Second Lieutenant Dec. 10, 1864; mustered 
out May 31, 1865. 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2294. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

985. STEPHEN PIERSON. 

Corporal 27th New Jersey (Infantry) Sept. 3, 1862; Sergeant Nov. 1, 
1862 ; Second Lieutenant March 4, 1863 ; mustered out July 2, 1863. 

Private 33d New Jersey (Infantry) Aug. 25, 1863; Sergeant-Major Sept. 
5, 1863; First Lieutenant and Adjutant Jan. 17, 1864; mustered out July 
17, 1865. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallantry in 
the battles of Mill Creek, Resaca, Dallas, and Kenesaw Mountain, Ga. ;" 
and Major March 13, 1865, "for highly distinguished conduct and gallantry 
at the battle of Peach Tree Creek, Ga." 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2295. 

986. GREEN BERRY RAUM. 

Major 56th Illinois Infantry Sept. 28, 1861 ; Lieut.-Colonel June 26, 1862; 
Colonel Aug. 31, 1862. 

Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers April 17, 1865; resigned May 6, 1865. 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers September 19, 1864, "for 
distinguished services during the war." 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2296. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

987. WILLIAM THOMSON. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army Aug. 5, 1861; resigned 
Feb. 28, 1866. 

Brevetted Captain and Major U. S. Army March 13, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2297. 

988. HENRY CLAY MACHETTE. 

Paymaster's Clerk U. S. Navy May 29, 1861 ; Acting Asst. Paymaster 
(Master) U. S. Navy April 29, 1864 ; honorably discharged March 3, 1866. 

Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy February 21, 1867 ; Passed Asst. 
Paymaster (Lieutenant) Feb. 26, 1869 ; Paymaster (Lieut. -Commander) 
June 16, 1881. 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2298. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. Ill 

989. ANDREW HICKENLOOPER. 

Captain 5th Ohio Battery August 31, 1801; Lieut. -Colonel and Asst. 
Inspector-General U. S. Volunteers (by assignment) Sept. 14, 1864, to May 
13, 18«5; mustered out July 31, 1865. 

Brev^etted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful 
and meritorious services." 

Elected January 11, 1882. Glass 1. Insignia 2299. 

990. WILLIAM JOHNSON TWINING. 

Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1859 ; First Lieutenant U. S. 
Engineer Corps June 11, 1863; Captain Dec. 28, 1865 ; Major Oct. 16, 1877. 

Captain and Aide-de-Camp Volunteers June 30, 1864; resigned from 
Volunteer service Aug. 30, 1865. 

Brevetted Captain U. S. Army Dec. 16, 1864, "for gallant and meritorious 
services in action during the siege of Nashville, Tenn. ;" Major and Lieut. - 
Colonel U. S. Volunteers January 20, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious 
services during the late campaign in Georgia and Tennessee;" Major U. S. 
Army March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the 
war." 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2300. 

Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882 — Charter 
member. 

Born August 2, 1839, at Madison, Ind. 

Died May 5, 1882, at Washington, D, C. 

991. CHARLES DUTILH BELL. 

Eldest son of Companion Brevet Lieut. -Colonel Samuel Bell, U. S. 
Volunteers. 

Elected January 11, 1882. Class 2. Insignia 2301. 

992. CHARLES LIGHT ATLEE. 

Sergeant 121st Penna. Infantry Aug. 3, 1862; Second Lieutenant Sept. 
30, 1863; First Lieutenant Feb. 3, 1864; Captain July 22, 1864; honorably 
discharged Dec. 24, 1864. 

Elected March 1, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2337. 

993. EDWIN LORENZO BUTTRICK. 

Lieut.-Colonel 24th Wisconsin Infantry Aug. 21, 1862; resigned Dec. 24, 
1862. 

Captain and Provost Marshal of the First District of the State of Wisconsin 
April 19, 1864; resigned May 4, 1804. 

Colonel 39th Wisconsin Infantry June 3, 1804; mustered out Sept. 22, 
1864. 

Elected March 1, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2338. 

994. JAMES LOUIS FOLEY. 

Captain 5th Company Ohio Cavalry (Fremont Body-Guard) Aug. 20, 1861; 
mustered out Nov. 30, 1801. 

Major 10th Kentucky Cavalry Sept. 10, 1862; mustered out Sept. 17, 1863. 
Elected March 1, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2339. 

•995. THOMAS BENTON LEISENRING. 

Private 6th Penna. Infantry April 22, 1861 ; mustered out July 27, 1861. 
Sergeant 47th Penna. Infantry Sept. 18, 1861 ; First Sergeant Sept. 19, 
1864 ; Captain Jan. 1, 1865 ; mustered out Dec. 25, 1805. 
Elected March 1, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2340. 



112 REGISTER OF THE 

996. ABSALOM HEISKELL MATTOX. 

Private 17th Battery Ohio Lip;ht Artillery Aug. 7, 1862; Sergeant Aug. 21, 
18(J2; First Sergeant Feb. 1, 18(53; Second Lieutenant April 2, 1863; First 
Lieutenant March 17, 1864; mustered out Aug. 18, 1865. 

Elected March 1, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2341. 

997. CHARLES RODMAN PAUL. 

Private 7th New Jersev Infantry August 28, 1861 ; Commissary Sergeant 
Nov. 27, 1861; discharged Aug. 15, 1862. 

Second Lieutenant loth New Jersey Infantry August 25, 1862; First 
Lieutenant Aug. 10, 1863; Captain Sept. 10, 1864; mustered out July 11, 
1865. 

Second Lieutenant and First Lieutenant 16th U. S. Infantry Feb. 23, 1866; 
transferred to 25th Infantry Sept. 21, 1866; transferred to 18th Infantry 
April 26, 1869; Captain March 20, 1879. 

Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers Oct. 19, 1864, "for gallantry throughout 
the campaign before Richmond, Va., and particularly in the engagements 
at Winchester, Fisher's Hill, and Cedar Creek, in the Valley of the 
Shenandoah ;" Lieut. -Colonel U. S. Volunteers April 2, 1865, "for gallant 
and meritorious services before Petersburg, Va. ;" Captain U. S. Army 
March 2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of 
Petersburg, Va." 

Elected March 1, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2342. 

998. THOMAS ALGEO ROWLEY. 

Colonel 13th Peuna. Infantry April 25, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 6, 1861. 
Colonel 102d Penna. Infantry Aug. 6, 1861. 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers Nov. 29, 1862; resigned Dec. 29, 1864. 
Elected March 1, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2343. 

999. LANGHORNE WISTER. 

Captain 42d Penna. Infantry (13th Reserves) (1st Rifles), May 31, 1861 ; 
Colonel 150th Penna. Infantry Sept. 4, 1862; resigned Feb. 22, 1864. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for 
distinguished gallantry at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa. ; also for gallant 
conduct at the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Va., and for 
meritorious services during the war." 

Elected March 1, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2344. 

1000. WILLIAM AUGUSTUS NICHOLS. 

Eldest son of deceased Companion Brevet Maj.- General William A. 
Nichols, U. S. Army. 

Second Lieutenant 23d U. S. Infantry May 7, 1877. 
Elected March 1, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2345. 

1001. JOHN RUTTER BROOKE. 

Captain 4th Penna. Infantry April 20, 1861 ; mustered out July 27, 1861. 

Colonel 53d Penna. Infantry Nov. 7, 1861. 

Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers May 12, 1864, "for distinguished services 
during the recent battles of the Old Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court- 
House, Va.;" resigned Feb. 1, 1866. 

Lieut. -Colon el 37th U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866; transferred to 3d 
Infantry March 15, 1869; Colonel 13th Infantry March 20, 1879; transferred 
to 3d Infantry June 14, 1879. 



COMMAXDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 113 

Brevetted Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 1, 1864, "for gallant and 
meritorious serv^ices in the battles of Totopotomoy and Cold Harbor, Va. ;" 
Colonel U. S. Army March 2, 18t!7, "for gallant and meritorious services in 
the battle of Gettysburg, Pa. ;" Brig.-General U. S. Army March 2, 18(57, 
" for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Spotsylvania Court- 
house, Va." 

Elected May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2434. 

1002. CHARLES WOODMAN HOUGHTON. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon 91st Penna. Infantry Nov. 4, ISCl ; 
honorably discharged Sept. 11, 1862. 

Major and Surgeon 124th Penna. Infantry Sept. 12, 1862 ; mustered out 
May 17, 1863. 

Major and Surgeon 214th Penna. Infantry March 21, 1865; mustered out 
Marcii 21. 1866. 

Elected' May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 243.5. 

1003. JOSEPH KARGE. 

Lieut. -Colonel 1st New Jersey Cavalry Oct. 18, 1861; resigned Dec. 22, 
1862. 

Colonel 2d New Jersey Cavalry June 23, 1863; mustered out Nov. 1, 1865. 

First Lieutenant 8th U. S. Cavalry June 12, 1867; transferred to 9th 
Infantry Feb. 1, 1870; unassigned May 4, 1870; mustered out Jan. 1, 1871. 

Brevetted Brig.-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant 
and meritorious services during the war." 

Elected May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2436. 

1004. WASHINGTON KLINE LINEAWEAVER. 

Second Lieutenant 64th Penna. (4th Cavalry) October 29, 1861; First 
Lieutenant July 20, 1862; Captain Sept. 22, 1862; resigned Nov. 20, 1863. 
Elected May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2437. 

1005. JOHN WILLIAM LODGE. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon 31st Penna. Infantry (2d Reserves) 
Aug. 1, 1861; resigned Dec 11, 1861. 

Acting Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army Aug. 14, 1862, to April 10, 1863, and 
from July 31, 1864 ; resigned May 20, 1865. 

Elected May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2438. 

1006. HORATIO BARNARD LOWRY. 

Second Lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps Nov. 25, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
Nov. 26, 1861; Captain Oct. 16, 1869; Captain and Asst. Quartermaster 
U. S. Marine Corps June 21, 1872. 

Brevetted Captain Sept. 8, 1863, "for gallant and meritorious service at 
the night attack on Fort Sumter." 

Elected May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2439. 

1007. JOHN VAN HOUGHTEN LEWIS. 

Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers November 26, 1862 ; 
resigned March 25, 1865. 

Elected May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2440. 
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114 REGISTER OF THE 

1008. EDWAET) FOLLANSBEE NOYES. 

Major oOtli Ohio Infaiitrv Jnlv 24, 1861; Lieut. -Colonel July 8, 1SG2; 
Colonel Nov. 1, 1862; resigned April 22, 1865. 

Brevetted Brig. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant 
and meritorious services." 

Elected May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2441. 

1009. WILLIAM FISHER NORRIS. 

First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army June 13, 1863; resigned 
Oct. 20, 1865. 

Brevetted Captain March 13, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious services 
during the war." 

Elected May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2442. 

1010. .JOHN TEMPLIN POTTS. 

Private 4th Penna. Infantry April 20, 1861 ; mustered out July 26, 1861. 

Second Lieutenant 53d Penna. Infantry Sej^t. 18, 1861 ; First Lieutenant 
Nov. ], 1862; resigned July 31, 1863. 

First Lieutenant Veteran Reserve Corps Oct. 15, 1863 ; Captain June 6, 
1864 ; resigned July 15, 1865. 

Elected May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2443. 

1011. SAMUEL B. SMITH. 

First Lieutenant 11th Ohio Infantry April 22, 1861 ; mustered ovit Aug. 
26, 1861. 

First Lieutenant 93d Ohio Infantry July 18, 1862 ; Captain ,Iuly 30, 1862 ; 
Major (a. w. ?;;.) March 5, 1865; mustered out June 8, 1865. 

Elected May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2444. 

1012. JOHN HUEY WEEKS. 

Private 91st Penna. Infantry August 22, 1861 ; First Lieutenant Nov. 14, 
1861 ; Captain Aug. 5, 1862 ; resigned April 26, 1863. 

First Lieutenant Veteran Reserve Corps July 16, 1863 ; Captain Dec. 10, 
1863 ; resigned June 5, 1865. 

Elected May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2445. 

1013. WILLIAM AUGUSTUS WIEDERSHEIM. 

Second Lieutenant 119th Penna. Infantry Aug. 4, 1862 ; First Lieutenant 
May 1, 1863 ; Captain April 3, 1864; mustered out June 19, 1865. 

Brevetted Major April 6, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services 
before Petersburg and at the battle of Little Sailor's Creek, Va." 

Elected May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2446. 

1014. JOHN ROBERT WHITE. 

First Sergeant 118th Penna. Infantry Aug. 1, 1862 ; Second Lieutenant 
Oct. 22, 1862 ; First Lieutenant Jan. 8, 1863 ; Captain Feb. 15, 1865 ; 
mustered out June 1, 1865. 

Elected May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2447. 

1015. BYRON WILSON. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy June 10, 1857 ; Passed Midshipman June 25, 
1860 ; Master Oct. 24, 1860 ; Lieutenant April 16, 1861 ; Lieut.-Commander 
Nov. 5, 1863 ; Commander Jan. 20, 1872. 

Elected May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2448. 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 115 

lOlG. CHARLES CARROLL WALCUTT. 

Major 46tli Ohio Infantry Oct. 1, 1861; Lieut.-Colonel Jan. 30, 1862; 
Colonel Oct. 16, 1862. 

Brig. -General July 30, 1864; mustered out Jan. 15, 1866. 

Lieut.-Colonel 10th U. S. Cavalry July 28, 1866; resigned Dee. 1, 1866. 

Brevetted Maj. -General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for special 
gallantry at the battle of Griswoldville, Ga." 

Elected May 3, 1882. Class 1. Insignia 2449. 

1018. JOHN McGRATH. . 

Eldest son of Major and Surgeon John Macrelish McGrath, Penna. Vols. 
Elected May 3, 1882. Class 2. Insignia 2451. 

1019. HENRY THOMAS ROWLEY. 

Eldest sou of Comjianion Brig. -General Thomas Algeo Rowley, U. S. V. 
Elected May 3, 1882. Class 2. Insignia 2452. 



739. THEODORE FRELINGHUYSEN PATTERSON. 

Private Washington (Penna.) Artillery (Co. H., 25th Penna. Infantry) 
April 18, 1861; mustered out Aiig. 1, 1861. 

First Lieutenant 67th Penna. Infantry March 31, 1862 ; Second Lieutenant 
and First Lieutenant U. S. Signal Corps March 3, 1863 ; appointment as 
First Lieutenant expired July 4, 1864, and declining to serve as Second 
Lieutenant, his appointment as such was cancelled Sept. 10, 1864. 

Elected April 6, 1870. Class 1. Insignia 1161. 



HENRY S. STELLWAGEN. 

Midshipman U. S. Navy April 28, 1834 ; Passed Midshipman June 14, 
1834; Lieutenant July 2, 1840 ; Commander Sept. 14, 1855 ; Captain Aug. 
29, 1862 ; retired Dec. 24, 1865. 

Enrolled by sj^ecial Resolution Julyl6, 1866. Class 1. Insignia (notissued). 

Born October 13, 1809, at Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died July 15, 1866, at Cape May, N. J. 

DANIEL BOWLEY RIDGELY. 

Midshipman April 1, 1828 ; Passed Midshipman June 14, 1834; Lieutenant 
September 10, 1840; Commander Sept. 14, 1855; Captain Nov. 16, 1862; 
Commodore July 25, 1866. 

Enrolled by special Resolution May 5, 1868. Class 1. Insignia (not issued). 

Born October 19, 1812, at Lexington, Ky. 

Died May 5, 1868, at Philadelphia, Pa. 



WITHDRAWN 

In accoedance with the Constitution, Akt. VII., Sec. 2. 

15. Lieut. -Colonel Francis H. Reichard, 18Sth Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 15, not returned (void). 

99. Brevet Maj. -General Richard W. Johnson, U. S. Army. 
Insignia 99, not returned [void). 

189. Brevet Maj. -General George H. Crosman, U. S. Army. 

April 30, 1873. Insignia 189, not returned {void). 

190. Brevet Brig. -General Charles L. Kilburn, U. S. Army. 

May 1, 1876. Insignia 190, not returned {void). 

210. Chaplain John Jay Pomeroy, 198th Penna. Infantry. 
May 6, 1868. Insignia 210, not returned (void). 

238. Commodore John B. Marchand, U. S. Navy. 

May 5, 1871. Insignia 266, not returned (void). 

336. Medical Director Gustavus R. B. Horner, U. S. Navy. 

November 4, 1868. Insignia 401, not returned (void). 

364. Brevet Lieut.-Colonel Washington B. Mendenhall, late U. S. Army. 
Insignia 437, not returned (void) . 

393. Second Lieutenant E. Rittenhouse Miller (retired), U. S. Marine Corps. 
Nov. 16, 1874. Insignia 473, not returned (void). 



RESIGNED 

In accordance with the Constitution, Art. VII., Sec. 1. 

29. Admiral David D. Porter, U. S. Navy. 

January 14, 1880. Insignia 29, returned. 

74. Captain Charles A. Robinson, 114th Penna. Infantry. 
January 14, 1880. Insignia 74, returned. 

160. Captain James A. Greer, U. S. Navy. 

November 10, 1880. Insignia 160, returned. 

180. Rear Admiral Oliver S. Glisson, U. S. Navy. 
January 14, 1880. Insignia 180, returned. 

184. Captain Edward Y. McCauley, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 184, not returned (void). 

258. Brevet Lieut.-Colonel Frank M. Etting, late U. S. Army. 
January 14, 1880. Insignia 286, returned. 

305. Major .John H. Brinton, Surgeon U. S. Volunteers. 
January 14, 1880. Insignia 349, returned. 

328. Colonel John Irwin Gregg, U. S. Army. 

November 10, 1880. Insignia 378, returned. 

351. Brevet Lieut.-Colonel Augustus Boyd, late U. S. Army. 
November 10, 1880. Insignia 416, returned. 
16 (117) 



118 REGISTER OF THE 

352. Rear Admiral James L. Lardner, U. S. Navy. 
January 14, 1880. Insignia 425, returned. 

384. Brevet Lieut. -Colonel Tatnall Paulding, late U. S. Army. 
January 14, 1880. . Insignia 4()4, returned. 

427. Captain Joseph Kerin (retired), U. S. Army. 

November 10, 1880. Insignia 508, returned. 

450. Commander Arthur R. Yates, U. S. Navy. 
May 5, 1880. Insignia 541 {not issued). 

476. Major Edward P. Pearson, Jr., U. S. Army. 

December 1, 1880. Insignia 567, returned. 

498. Rear Admiral Thomas 0. Selfridge, U. S. Navy. 
November 10, 1880. Insignia 610, returned. 

508. Second Lieutenant William Kapus, late U. S. Army. 
November 10, 1880. Insignia 620, returned. 

575. First Lieutenant George S. Grimes, U. S. Army. 
November 10, 1880. Insignia 717, returned. 

636. First Lieutenant Douglas M. Scott, U. S. Army. 
November 10, 1880. Insignia 900, returned. 

665. Medical Director Edward Shippen, U. S. Navy. 
January 14, 1880. Insignia 937, returned. 

815. First Lieutenant Albert H. O'Brien, late U. S. Marine Corps. 
November 2, 1881. Insignia 577 (.not issued). 

836. Brevet Brig.-Geueral Lucius H. Warren, U. S. Volunteers. 
No-vember 6, 1878. Insignia 1712, not returned (void). 



DROPPED FROM THE ROLL 

In accokdance with the Constitution, Akt. XXVIII., Sec. 3. 

" Having neglected or refused after due notice to pay their arrears.' 

4. Captain Franklin B. Gilbert, 91st Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 4, not returned (void). 

9. Captain Vincent P. Donelly, 61st Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 9, not returned {void). 

10. Brevet Lieut. -Colonel John M. Kollock, U. S. Volunteers. 
Insignia 10, not returned {void). 

18. Captain Elias W. Shurtz, 196th Penna. Infantry. 

Insignia 18 {iiot issued). 

19. Captain Theodore H. Peters, 82d Penna. Infantry. 

Insignia 19 {not issued). 

23. Passed Asst. Engineer Harry C. Blye, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 23 {not issued). 

25. Captain Charles F. Hulse, 121st Penna. Infantry. ■ 
Insignia 25 {not issued). 



COMMANDERT OF PENNSYLVANIA. 119 

32. Major Henry S. Goddard, TJ. S. Volunteers. 
Insignia 32, not returned (void). 

42. Acting Asst. Paymaster George W. Griffin, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 42 (riot issued). 

61. Commander William Whitehead, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 61, not returned {void). 

66. Brevet Major Edwin E. Sellers, U. S. Army. 
Insignia 66 (not issued). 

68. Captain John Sidney Crawford, 114tli Penna. Infantry. 

Insignia 68, not returned (void). 

69. Captain William Brian, 32d Penna. Infantry. 

Insignia 69, not returned (void). 

72. Brevet Brig.-General Henry A. Frink, U. S. Volunteers. 

Insignia 72, not returned (void). 

73. Captain George D. Stroud, 20th Penna. Cavalry. 

Insignia 73, not returned (void). 

77. Major Joseph Thomas, Surgeon 118th Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 77, not returned (void). 

80. Major Isar C. Lawver, 6th U. S. Veteran Infantry. 
Insignia 80, not returned (void). 

103. First Lieutenant Francis B. Jones, U. S. Army. 
Insignia 103, not returned (void). 

105. Colonel John W. Kester, 1st New Jersey Cavalry. 
Insignia 105, not returned (void). 

107. Lieut. -Colonel Thomas F. Tapper, 33d Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 107, not returned (void). 

139. Lieut. -Commander John A. Barnes, late U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 139, not returned (void). 

147. Major John M. Pomeroy, U. S. Volunteers. 
Insignia 147, tiot returned (void). 

157. Captain Gustavus V. Fox, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 157 (not issued). 

162. Brevef Brig.-General Philip P. Brown, U. S. Volunteers. 
Insignia 162, not returned (void). 

174. Rear Admiral William Radford, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 174, not returned (void). 

176. Rear Admiral Thomas Turner, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 175 (not issued). 

179. Medical Director George Maulshy, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 179, not returned (void). 

187. Commander Richard W. Meade, Jr., U. S. Navy. 

Insignia 187, not returned (void). 

188. Major George P. Houston, U. S. Marine Corps. 

Insignia 188, not returned (void). 



120 REGISTER OF THE 

204. Captain Nicholas Baggs, 112tli Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 204, not returned (void). 

209. Second Lieutenant George Janney, 19Sth Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 209, not returned {void). 

243. Captain Robert L. Meade, U. S. Marine Corps. 
Insignia 271, not returned {void). 

2,41. Brevet Major George Bolton Newton, U. S. Volunteers. 
Insignia 275, not returned (void). 

248. Brevet Colonel Joseph P. Brinton, U. S. Volunteers. 

Insignia 276 (noi issued). • 

249. Captain William Shields, Veteran Reserve Corps. 

Insignia 277 («o< issued). 

250. First Lieutenant Sewall H. Brown, late U. S. Army. 

Insignia 278, not returned (void). 

252. Second Lieutenant William G. Dutton, 67tli Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 280 {?iot issued). 

256. Second Lieutenant William E. Bayley, 9th Illinois Cavalry. 
Insignia 284 {not issued). 

261. Brevet Major Heury Bowman, U. S; Volunteers. 

Insignia 289 (not issued). 

262. Major W. H. Taggart, Surgeon U. S. Volunteers. 

Insignia 290 {7iot issued). 

265. Captain Alexander Lawrie, 12Ist Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 293, 7iot retuj-n'ed (void). 

267. Colonel Henry L. Cake, 96th Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 295, 7wt returned (void). 

278. Commander Thomas H. Eastman, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 306, not returned [void). 

284. Pay Director James D. Murray, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 312, not returned [void). 

291. Brevet Major George W. Hamersley, 186th Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 319, not returned (void). 

296. Surgeon James K. Tryon, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 339, not returned (void). 

317. First Lieutenant William N. Benton, 9th Illinois Infantry. 
Insignia 360, 7i.ot returned (void). 

322. Pay Director Calvin C. Jackson, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 372, not retu7-7ied (void). 

335. Lieut. -Colonel Jacob H. Dewees, 13th Penna. Cavalry. 
Insignia 385, not returned (void). 

365. Brevet Colonel J. Lee Englebert, U. S. Volunteers. 

Insignia 438, not returned (i-oid). 

366. First Lieutenant David Jones, 97th Penna. Infantry. 

Insignia 439, not returned (void). 



COMMANDERT OF PENNSYLVAXIA. 121 

385. Brevet Major John Craig, U. S. Volunteers. 
Insignia 465, not returned {void). 

396. Captain William B. S. Bondinot, 9th New Jersey Infantry. 
Insignia 476, not returned (void). 

398. Major Hugh Oscar Roberts, 95th Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 478, not returned (void). 

414. Captain Charles A. Smith, 5th California Infantry. 
Insignia 494, 7iot returned (void). 

416. Major William H. White, 22d Iowa Infantry. 

Insignia 496, not returned (void). 

417. Captain Correl Smith, 19th Ohio Infantry. 

Insignia 497, not returned (void). 

425. First Lieutenant D. Pratt Mannix, U. S, Marine Corps. 
Insignia 506, not returned (void). 

431. Brevet Brig.-General De Witt C. Baxter, U. S. Volunteers. 
Insignia 512, not returned (void). 

436. Acting First Asst. Engineer T. C. Brecht, late U. S. Navy. 

Insignia 517, not returned (void). 

437. First Lieutenant .John W. Haverstick, 36th Penna. Infantry. 

Insignia 518 (not issued). 

448. Rear Admiral Gustavus H. Scott, U. S. Navy. 

Insignia 539, not returned (void). 

449. Captain Walter W. Queen, U. S. Navy. 

Insignia 540, not returned (void). 

455. Medical Inspector Albert C. Gorgas, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 546, not returned (void). 

472. First Lieutenant J. Wilson Dewitt, Asst. Surgeon 17th Penna. Cavalry. 
Insignia — , not returned (void). 

505. Captain Edward P. Boas, 22d Illinois Infantry. 
Insignia 617, not returned (void). 

512. Brevet Maj. -General John W. Davidson, U. S. Army. 
Insignia 644, not returned (void). 

516. Brevet Colonel Arthur MacArthur, Jr., late U. S. Army. 

Insignia 648, not returned (void). 

517. First Lieutenant Harry H. Link, late U. S. Army. 

Insignia 649, not returned (void). 

530. Lieut. -Commander Philip H. Cooper, U. S. Navy. 

Insignia 662, not returned (void). 

531. Brevet Lieutenant George C. Reid, U. S. Marine Corps. 

Insignia 663, not returned (void). 

532. Lieut.-Colonel Frayk C. Hooton, 175th Penna. Infantry. 

Insignia 664, tiot returned (void). 

550. Chief Engineer Benjamin F. Garvin, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 692 (not issued). 



122 REGISTER OF THE 

555. Lieut. -Colonel Augustus P. Duer, 97tli Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 697, not returned {void). 

566. Brevet Brig.-General William A. Olmstead, U. S. Volunteers. 
Insignia 708, not returned (void). 

569. Captain Enno F. Wenckebach, late U. S. Army. 
Insignia 711, not returned (void). 

574. Brevet Major Emmett Crawford, TJ. S. Volunteers. 
Insignia 716, not returned (void). 

584. Captain Henry C. Pratt, U. S. Army. 
Insignia 762, not returned (void). 

590. Major Lucien L. Dawson, late U. S. Marine Corps. 
Insignia 768, not returned [void). 

593. Major Horace P. Egbert, 183d Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 771, not returned (void). 

628. Commodore Pierce Crosby, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 892, not returned (void). 

641. Captain Joseph P. Fyffe, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 905, not returned (void). 

644. Surgeon Daniel McMurtrie, U. S. Navy. 

Insignia 908, not returned (void). 

645. Acting Volunteer Lieut. -Commander Edward Conroy, late U. S. Navy. 

Insignia 909, 7iot returned (void). 

652. Acting Ensign James D. Moore, late U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 916, not returned (void). 

656. Captain Rudolph Ellis, 6th Penna. Cavalry. 
Insignia 920, not returned (void). 

661. First Lieutenant Hugh Johnson, late U. S. Army. 
Insignia 933, not returned (void). 

663. Brevet Major Thomas J, Gregg, U. S. Array. 
Insignia 935 (}iot issued). 

670. Captain Augustus W. Corliss, U. S. Army. 

Insignia 963, not returned (void). 

671. Major Charles E. Goddard, Surgeon U. S. Army. 

Insignia 964, not returned (void). 

679. Lieut. -Commander Benjamin Long Edes, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 972, not returned (void). 

684. Brevet Lieut. -Colonel William H. Johnston, U. S. Volunteers. 
Insignia 993, not returned (void). 

689. Brevet Colonel Hendrick M. F. V. Stamp, U. S. Volunteers. 

Insignia 998, not returned (void). 

690. Brevet Brig.-General Maxwell Van Zandt Woodhull, U. S. Volunteers. 

Insignia 1006, not returned (void). 

704. First Lieutenant Charles H. Shepherd, U. S. Army. 
Insignia 1042, yiot returned (void). 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 123 

719. Surgeon Joseph B. Parker, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 1097 {not issued). 

735. Second Lieutenant George Wright Young, 4th N. Y. Heavy Artillery. 
Insignia 1129, not returned (void). 

743. Captain Charles C. Groddard, late U. S. Army. 
Insignia 1183 {7iot issued). 

756. First Lieutenant Richard R. Neill, late U. S. Marine Corps. 
Insignia 1237, not returned (^void), 

700. Captain Joseph K. Carson, Asst. Surgeon TJ. S. Army. 
Insignia 1252 {not issued). 

762. Lieut.-Colonel Charles L. H. Dieu Long, 35th Ohio Infantry. 
Insignia 1254, not returned (void). 

766. Passed Asst. Engineer John L. D. Borthwick, U. S. Navy. 
Insignia 1272, not returned (void). 

780. Lieut.-Colonel Frank Reeder, 80th Penna. Infantry. 

Insignia 1304, not returned (void). 

781. Captain Howard James Reeder, 153d Penna. Infantry. 

Insignia 1305, not returned (void). 

784. Captain Alexander S. B. Keys, U. S. Army. 
Insignia 1348 (not issued). 

795. First Lieutenant Charles T. Baroux, 119th Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 1473 (not issued). 

820. Major David H. Bartine, Surgeon 114th Penna. Infantry. 
Insignia 1607 (not issued). 



DISENROLLED. 



348. Asst. Surgeon George S. Fife, U. S. Navy. 

Dropped from the U. S. Navy December 31, 1867. 
Insignia 413 (not issued). 



MEMBERSHIP FORFEITED. 
Resolution of the Commandery November 1, 1871. 
714. Brevet Brig. -General Richard N. Bowerman, U. S. Volunteers. 



EXPELLED 
In accordance with the Constitution, Art. VII., Sec 1. 

Having been impeached, and the charge sustained, of "conduct unbecoming a 
gentleman, and inconsistent with that of a man of honor." 

355. Surgeon Williapi Johnson, U. S. Navy. 

Dismissed from the U. S. Navy Feb. 19, 1870. 
Insignia 428 (not issued). 



124 REGISTER OP THE COMMANDERY OF PENNA. 

421. Lieut. -Commander John H. Rowland, U. S. Navy. 

Dismissed from the U. S. Navy September 10, 1873. 
Insignia 502, not returned {void). 

464. Brevet Major Henry Inman, U. S. Army. 

Cashiered from the U. S. Army July 24, 1872. 
Insignia 555, not returned (void). 

467. Captain Alfred Hedburg, U. S. Army. 

Cashiered from the U. S. Army January 15, 1873. 
Insignia 558, not returned (^void). 

686. Captain Alexander Sutoriiis, U. S. Army. 

Dismissed from the U. S. Army Sept. 25, 1876. 
Insignia 995, not returned {void). 

765. Captain William McC. Netterville, U. S. Army. 
Deserted from the U. S. Army June 2, 1876. 
Insignia 1271, not returned (void). 

783. Captain George T. Robinson, U. S. Army. 

Cashiered from the U. S. Army April 15, 1875. 
Insignia 1347 not returned {void). 



SUMMARY. 



Elections in Pennsylvania Commandery ...... 1005 

Transferred from other Commanderies . . . . . . .. 8 

Restored to Roll ........... 13 



Died 144 

Transferred to other Commanderies .... 150 

Retransferred to Pennsylvania ..... 15 

135 

Elections annulled ........ 173 

Companions dropped ........ 117 

Companions expelled ........ 9 

Companions withdrawn ....... 10 

Companions resigned ........ 22 



1026 



610 



July 1, 1882. Present strength of Commandery ..... 416 

as follows : — 

Resident Companions 200 

Non-resident " 197 

* Third Class " 11 

t Companions who paid commutation ... 8 

416 

* Of the Third Class, 2 pay Non-resident dues, 1 pays Resident dues, and 1 paid the 
Commutation, 
f Besides these 8, one Third Class paid the Commutation. 



INDEX. 



PAGE 

Abbey, Joseph Nicholson (i8 

Abbott, Walter... 62 

Ackley, John I3olton 49 

Aguew, Cornelius Rea ...., 22 

Albright, Charles...; 52 

Alden, James 11 

Allen, Ralph VVheelock Pomeroy.... 31 

Ames, Sullivan Dorr 70 

Ammen, Daniel 30 

Anderson, Robert 15 

Andrew, John Albion 9 

Appleton, John Francis 29 

Appleton, John William Messer 105 

Arthur, Elliott J 90 

Asch, Meyer 86 

Ashton, Thomas Jefferson 95 

Atlee, Charles Light Ill 

Attwood, Cornelius Gilbert 58 

Audenried, Joseph Grain 88 

Aulick, Richmond 32 

Austin, John Hayden 5 

Babcock, Heman Potter 72 

Bache, Alexander Dallas 13 

Bache, George Mifflin 70 

Bacon, Albert Williamson 42 

Balch, George Beall 62 

Bankson, John Palmer 77 

Barr, Jacob Eby 95 

Barstow, Wilson 17 

Barton, George De Forrest 51 

Bates, Caleb 106 

Bates, Joshua Hall 105 

Beebe, William S 40 

Bell, Charles Dutilh Ill 

Bell, Samuel 87 

Ben6t, Stephen Vincent 108 

Bennett, Frank Taylor 20 

Bennett, Frank Tracy 93 

Bennett, Richards St. J. C. L 108 

Benson, Richard Dale 102 

Bernard, George Alexander 91 



PAOE 

Berry, Caspar Moffitt 5 

Bingham, Henry Harrison 52 

Bingham, Judson David 92 

Binney, Horace, Sr 13 

Bird, Charles 34 

Bishop, Albert Webb 65 

Blake, George Alexander Hamilton. 68 

Boggs, Charles Stuart 61 

Boland, Frederick 106 

Bonnafon, Sylvester, Jr 98 

Bosbyshell, Oliver Christian 105 

Bowie, George Washington 83 

Boyd, Carlile 71 

Boyer, Samuel Pellman 51 

Bradford, Joseph Morgan 56 

Bradley, Luther P 92 

Brewerton, Henry Feltus 72 

Brice, William Howard 74 

Bridge, Horatio 22 

Brinton, Robert Morton 24 

Brooke, John Rutter 112 

Brooke-Rawle, William 22 

Brown, John Marshall 29 

Brown, William II 43 

Brown, William Rawle 99 

Brown, William Richardson 39 

Buck, William Thomas 61 

Buehler, William Gordon 103 

Burns, Charles Marquedent, Jr 8 

Burritt, Ira Nichols 108 

Burtis, Arthur, Jr 45 

Buschbeck, Adolph 21 

Butler, Edmond 73 

Butterfield, Daniel 16 

Buttrick, Edwin Lorenzo Ill 

Byrne, Charles C 66 

Cadwalader, Charles Evert 86 

Cadwalader, George 11 

Caldwell, John C 28 

Cameron, William Alexander 47 

Campbell, Jacob Miller 36 

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126 



REGISTER OF THE 



PAGE 

Campbell, Jnmes Hepburn '53 

Carpenter, James Eel ward 36 

Carpenter, John Quincy 98 

Carpenter, Louis Henry 42 

Car.stairs, Thomas 51 

Carter, Samuel Powhatan 44 

Cash, John C 46 

Cassels, John 64 

Catterson, Robert F 64 

Caziiirc, Louis Vasmer 84 

Chamberlain, Josliua Lawrence 11 

Chase, S;ilmon Portland 9 

Chenery, Leonard 89 

Chetlain, Augustus Louis 94 

Chew, Henry Franklin 106 

Church, William Conant 17 

('illey, Jonathan Prince 28 

('lark, John 6 

Clay, Antony Alexander 20 

(May, Cecil 20 

Clayton, Powell 64 

Cochran, George 51 

Cochrane, Henry Clay 43 

Coffin, Edward Winslow 93 

Cogswell, William 59 

Colburn, Webster J 37 

Colhoun, Edmund Ross 68 

Colladay, Samuel R 67 

Collins, James 8 

Conyngham, Charles Miner 96 

Conyngham, John Butler 72 

Cooke, George Henry 22 

Coulter, Richard 55 

Coxe, Frank IMorrell 49 

Crawford, Samuel W'ylie 16 

Cromelien, Alfred 46 

Crosby, John Schuyler 60 

Crosman, Alexander Foster 24 

Cruice, Robert Blake 108 

Cuningham, John Sharpe 108 

Cunningham, John Scott 102 

Curtin, Andrew Gregg 9 

Curtis, James 63 

Custer, Bethel Moore 48 

Dade, Francis C 54 

Dana, James Jackson 42 

Danforth, Keyes 65 

Davies, Henry E., Jr 17 

Davis, Augustus Plummer 9() 

Davis, Chaiies Lukens 87 

Davis, Henry T 66 

Davis, Jacob Carpenter 105 

Davis, Joseph 106 



PAGE 

Davis, William Watts Hart 14 

Dawrs, Ephraim Cutler 98 

Iiay ton, Lewis MuH'ord 80 

Dechert, Robert Porter 12 

Deimliiig, Francis Christopher 81 

Denby, Edwin Robinson 64 

Denison, Andrew Woods 79 

Denniston, John Thaw 56 

Denniston, Joseph Parries 91 

Denny, Joseph Waldo 60 

Devendorf, La Motte Kibby 108 

Devereux, John 106 

Dickson, James Newton 56 

Dix, Henry Franklin 47 

Dodge, Grenville Mellen 47 

Donagan, Richard 26 

Donaldson, Francis Adams 99 

d'Orleans, Louis Philippe 101 

Dripps, William Augustus 99 

Dubois, Frank Latta 19 

Ducat, Arthur Charles 94 

Dudley, William Wade 108 

Duncan, John William 58 

Dunn, John Mitchel 90 

Eakin, Chandler Price 47 

Eckert, George Brown 104 

Edwards, George Breed 61 

Elliot, Joseph Pond 96 

Elliott, Jacob Thomas 78 

Embick, Frederick Ely 85 

Emmons, George Foster 18 

Emory, Campbell Dallas 84 

English, Thomas Cooper 69 

Etting, Charles Edward 94 

Etting, Henry 33 

Etting, Theodore Minis 99 

Evans, George Spafford 83 

Fagan, Maurice Edward 96 

Fairfax, Donald McNeil 48 

Fairlamb, George Ashbridge 11 

Fales, Samuel Bradford 38 

Faxon, William 21 

Fell, David Newfln 81 

Fendall, Philip Richard, Jr.' 46 

Fessenden, Francis 27 

Field, Edward 71 

Field, Richard Stockton 70 

Fillebrown, Thomas Scott 32 

Finney, Isaac Smith 70 

Fisher, Benjamin Franklin 98 

Fisher, Clark 99 

Fitzhugh, Charles L 79 



COMMANDERY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 



127 



PAGE 

Foering, John Oppell 1)9 

Foley, James Louis Ill 

Foltz, Jonathan Messersmith 23 

Force, Mannina; Ferguson ,,... 104 

Ford, George Edward 40 

Forney, James 09 

Forsyth, James ^IcQueen 78 

Fort, William Sexton 70 

Foster, La Fayette Sabine 9 

Frailey, James Madison 2o 

Franklin, George Mayer 100 

Franklin, Samuel Rhodes 07 

Frazer, Persifor 03 

Frazier, Nalbro', Jr 12 

Fry, William Henry 

Gaines, Theophilus 109 

Gansevoort, Henry Sanford 63 

Gardner, William H 48 

Garretson, Charles 80 

Geary, John White 2o 

Geary, William Logan 100 

Gherardi, Bancroft 32 

Gillett, Edward Augustus 100 

Gillis, John P 29 

Glass, Henry 77 

Goddard, Kingston, Jr 84 

Goddard, Paul Lacey 32 

Godon, Sylvanus W 51 

Goldsborough, .John Roberts 68 

Goodloe, Green Clay 104 

Goodman, Henry Earnest 25 

Goodman, Joseph Earnest 75 

Goodman, Snmuel 75 

Goodman, William Earnest 75 

Goodwin, William Wallace 78 

Grafly, Daniel Webster 9o 

Graham, Thomas 5 

Greene, Albert S 100 

Greene, Charles Shiel. 89 

Gregg, David McMurtrie 35 

Gregg, William Lampas 104 

Gritting, George H 35 

Grubb, Edward Burd 77 

Grugan, Florance William 99 

Guest, John 23 

Hains, PeterC 35 

Hale, Charles Huston 70 

Halpine, Charles Graham 14 

Hamlin, Charles 28 

Hamlin, Cyrus 49 

Hamlin, Hannibal 9 

Hammond, La Fayette 80 



PAQE 

FTancock, Elisha Atherton 85 

Hancock, Witifield Scott 21 

Hannay, .John Watts 50 

Hardie, James Allen 90 

Harlan, George Cuvier 104 

Harrison, Thomas Skelton 87 

Hartranft, John Frederic 25 

Hartz, Wilson Tweed 45 

Harvey, George Thomas 109 

Harwood, Andrew Allen 29 

Haseltine, John White 92 

Hassinger, David Stanley 92 

Haviland, Thomas Philip 106 

Hays, Henry Blake 69 

Hays, John 75 

Henderson, Richard Parker 109 

Henderson, Robert Miller 20 

Herring, Charles Paine 85 

Heyl, Edward Miles 48 

Hickenlooper, Andrew Ill 

Higbee, John Henley 83 

Hill, George Hammeken 45 

H off, Henry Kuhn 23 

Hofmann, John William 20 

Hoge, Solomon Liifayette 89 

Holmes, Anthony Francis 50 

Horwitz, Phineas .] 22 

Hough, Alfred Lncey 12 

Houghton, Charles Woodman 113 

Howell, Franklin Divenport 36 

Howell, John Cunimitig 38 

Howell, Richard Lewis 102 

Howell, Richard Stockton 40 

Hoyt, Eben 33 

Hoyt, Henry Martyn , 96 

Hudson, Ilaynes E 37 

Huey, Samuel Baird 92 

Huggins, Eli Lundy 103 

Flunter, William 36 

Huntington, Charles Lithrop 74 

Hutchins, Benjamin Tucker 02 

Hutchinson, Jtdin H 65 

Hutchinson, William Frincis 87 

Hyde, Thomas Worcester 29 

Jackson, Henry 57 

James, William Levis 89 

.Janes, Henry W 31 

Janney, Spencer Moses 94 

Jenkins, Thornton Alexander 21 

Jewett, Jlorace 42 

Johnson, Andrew Wallace 33 

Johnson, John 40 

Johnson, John Bucher 44 



128 



REGISTER OF THE 



Johnson, Joseph Esrey 35 

Johnson, Joseph Warner 15 

Johnson, Philip Carigan 19 

Jones, James Hemphill 45 

Jones, John Pringle Heister 65 

Jones, Merriwether Patterson 'J3 

Jones, Paul T., Jr 88 

Juarez, Benito '10 



Karg6. Joseph 

Kay, Samuel Williams.., 

Keene, Henry Edgar 

Kelley, Joseph M 

Kelly, Henry Kuhl 

Keyser, Peter Dirck 

Kidder, Jerome Henry. 
Kiddoo, Joseph Barr.... 
Kilty, Augustus Henry 
King, Horatio Collios..., 

King, James 

King, William Hervey.., 

King, William M , 

Kitchen, Theodore 

Knight, Charles C , 

Knight, John Henry 

Knox, Kilburn 

Krause, David 

Krause, William 



Ladner, Louis John 86 

Lambert, AVilliam Harrison 96 

La Motte, Charles Eugene 6 

La Motte, Robert Smith 24 

La Motte. William Alexander 27 

Landell, Edwin Augustus 12 

Lane, Philander Parmale 106 

Lansing. Henry Seymour 80 

Latta, James William 88 

Lazarus, Aaron 97 

Leatz, Axel 91 

Leech, William Albert 8 

Lehman, Albert Eugene 5 

Leisenring, Thomas Benton Ill 

Lennig, Thompson 75 

Leonard, Hiram 82 

Letterman, Jonathan 83 

Lewis, Alfred Ellis 43 

Lewis, James 39 

Lewis, James M 65 

Lewis, John Van Houghten 113 

Lewis, Samuel Neave 15 

Lewis, William Delaware, Jr 56 

Lincoln, Abraham 1 

Liueaweaver, Washington Kline 113 



PAGE 

Lodge. John William 1 J3 

Longacre, Orleans 34 

Longnecker, Henry Clay 36 

Loomis, John Mason 92 

Loud, Edward de Cormis 91 

Lowber, William fi7 

Lowry, Horatio Barnard 113 

Loxley, Benjamin Ogden 109 

Loyd, William Henry 107 

Luckenbacb, William Uavid 52 

Ludington, Marshall 1 27 

Lull, Edward Phelps 32 

Lyle, Peter 12 

Lynch, Augustin Timothy 11 

Macallister, Samuel Allister 100 

Maccoun, Robert Toland 35 

Machette, Henry Clay 110 

Maclean, Duncan 38 

Macomb, William Henry 38 

Maddox, William A. T 44 

Marshall, Jonathan T 49 

Martin, Archer Nevins 12 

Matthews, Charles William 86 

Matthews, Ezra Wallace 87 

Matthews, Stanley 107 

Mattox, Absalom Heiskell 112 

Maxwell. Obadiah Craig 81 

Mayer, Brantz 34 

McCauley, Levi Gh.en 100 

McCIoskey, Francis Kendrick 104 

iSIcCook, iAnson Geoige 25 

McCook, Edward M 24 

McCourt, John 98 

McCoy, Robert Abbott 81 

McUaniel, Charles Anderson 51 

McDonald, Christopher R 18 

McDougal, Charles J 82 

McElmeil, Jackson 31 

McGill, George M 36 

McGinness, John Randolph 48 

McGowau, John, Jr 54 

McGrath, John 115 

McGrath, John Macrelish 87 

McHvaiue, Charles 47 

Mcllviiine, Henry Cluy 50 

Mcintosh, John Baillie 30 

Mcln tyre, James 14 

Mclntyre, Samuel Maxwell... 90 

McKee, George Wilson 82 

McKibbin, David B 57 

McKibbin, Robert Peebles 54 

McKim, William Walker 41 

McKiustry, James Patterson 33 



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McMahon, Martin Thomas 17 

McNair, Antoine de Reilhe 30 

McNulty, James M 83 

Meade, George 100 

Meigs, Montgiimery Cunniugham... 34 

Meigs, Samuel Emlen 62 

Menken, Jacob Stanwood 102 

Merchant. Clarke 52 

Meredith, William iMorris 13 

Merrill, Charles Benjamin 29 

]\Ierrill, John Houston 108 

Merrill, Lewis 13 

Miles, Evan 58 

Miller, William Edward 104 

Mills, Samuel Myers, Jr 66 

Mindil, George Washington 61 

Mitchell, James Tyndale 101 

Mitchell, Nathaniel Chapman _ 41 

Mitchell, Samuel Brown Wylie 3 

Mitchell, Thomas 5 

Montgomery, James Eglinton 10 

Moore, John W 35 

Morris. William Governeur 83 

Mott, Gershom 67 

Moulton, Orsou 59 

Muirheid, Henry Perkins 62 

Mumford, Thomas Harold 07 

Murray, Alexander 68 

Mussey, Reuben Delavan 109 

Neff, Harmanus 8 

Neill, Thomas WilliMm 8 

Nevin. Edwin Henry, Jr 93 

Nevin, Robert Jenkins 91 

Nevin, William Wilberforce 89 

Newlin, Alfred S. 26 

Nichols, William Augustus 50 

Nichols, William Augustus 112 

Nicholson, John Page..t 95 

Nields, Henry Clay 51 

Nill, Thomas Jefferson 103 

Nones, Henry B 41 

Nones, Henry B 49 

Norris, William Fisher 114 

North, George Humphreys 77 

Nott, Hugh ,38 

Noyes, Edward Follansbee 114 

Oakes, James 107 

Ogilby, Frederick Darley 49 

Oliphant, Samuel Duncan 42 

Oliver, Paul Ambrose 97 

Orme, George Robert 24 

Orr, Robert Levau 79 



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Osborn, Francis Augustus 58 

Owen, Joshua Thomas 19 

Page, Henry 65 

Palmer, James S 32 

Pancoast, William Henry 75 

Parham, Charles 5 

Parke, John Grubb 15 

Parker, Foxhall Alexander 23 

Parker, Isaac Brown 44 

Parker, John Brown 62 

Parker, John Carr 102 

Parry, Thomas Palmer 97 

Patterson, Robert 13 

Patterson, Robert Emmett 107 

Patterson, Theodore Frelinghuysen 115 

Patterson, Thomas Ilarman 55 

Paul, Charles Rodman 112 

Paul, Frank William 60 

Paxton, John R 110 

Pendergrast, Austin 70 

Pennypacker, Galusha 39 

Perot, James Poultney 19 

Phillips, William W. L 101 

Pickett, Josiah 59 

Picking, Henry Forry 44 

Pierce, James Oscar 37 

Pierson, Stephen 110 

Pinkney, Niuian 31 

Plaisted, Harris Merrill 28 

Plunkett, George 55 

Popham, Richard Moriis 81 

Porter, John Biddle 97 

Porter, William L 37 

Potter, Henry Clay 92 

Potter, William Elmer 68 

Potter, William Franklin 101 

Potts, John Templin 114 

Powell, Levin Minn 45 

Pratt, Joseph Towner 14 

Prevost, Charles Mallet 19 

Price, Isaiah 47 

Price, John Grovenor 65 

Prud'homme, Lucien Franklin 81 

Quimby, Stillman J 102 

Quinn, John Paul 53 

Ralston, Robert S 49 

Ramsay, George Douglas, Jr 40 

Ramsey, Robert Hampton 15 

Ransom, George Marcellus 18 

Raum, Green Berry 110 

Rawle, William Brooke 22 



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Read, Lewis W 95 

Read, John J 72 

Rex, George Peters 8(5 

Rex, Olivei" Payson 84 

Reynolds, William 19 

Rice, John McDowell 22 

Richards, Benjamin West 98 

Richards, Channing 102 

Ricketts, Piobert l^nice 90 

Ridgely, Uanid Bowiey 115 

Ripka, Andrew Adams. 8 

Roberts, Richard IJiddle 20 

Roberts, William 54 

Robertson, James Patterson 70 

Robinson, Lewis Wood 101 

Rodgers, Frederick 00 

Rodgers, James Boyer (> 

Rodney, George Brydges 73 

Roemer, Paul 101 

Rogers, George W 54 

Pioosevelt, Theodore 22 

Rowley, Henry Thomas 115 

Rowley, Thomas Algeo 112 

Roy all, William Bedford 24 

Ruff, Charles Frederic ;.. fiO 

Rusling, James Fowler 101 

Russell, Alexander Wilson 34 

Russell, George B 74 

Russell, William King 105 

Ryan, Abraham II 65 

Sacket, Delos B 85 

Sanborn, Washington Irving 64 

Sawtelle, Charles G 82 

Schayer, George Frederick 73 

Schell, Henry Sayler 90 

Schenck, Caspar 58 

Schenck, Peter V 45 

Schober, Frederick 94 

Schofield, John McAllister 81 

Scott, David 1 55 

Scott, Winfield 7 

Selfridge, James Lei-con 31 

Sellers, Alfred Jacob 71 

Seward, William Henry 9 

Sewell, William Joyce 67 

Shepley, George Foster 31 

Sheridan, Philip Henry 02 

Sherman, Charles Leslie 01 

Sherman, Duncan 75 

Sherman, Thomas W 50 

Shippen, Edward 88 

Shoenberger, John II 55 

Shorkley, George ()9 



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Sickel, Horatio Gates 6 

Simpson, Matthew 20 

Sims, Clifford Stanley 8 

Slack, William Bond 45 

Slamm, Charles Webb 74 

Slipper, Joseph Augustus 18 

Smith, Charles Henry 27 

Smith, George Fairlamb 43 

Smith, Harry M 81) 

Smith, John W 66 

Smith, Joseph Rowe 55 

Smith, Melancton 32 

Smith, Samuel B 114 

Smith, Samuel Rodmond 89 

Smith, Thomas Kilby 38 

Smith, Walter George 08 

Snell, Alfred Titus 83 

Spear. Wallace Mason 77 

Spencer, James H 73 

Spencer, William Valentine 53 

Sprague, Atigustus Brown Reed 59 

Sprague, William 13 

Stackhouse, Powell 20 

Stamm, William Seaman 105 

Stanton, Edwin McMasters 8 

Starr, James 103 

Stauffer, David McNeely 94 

Steedman, Charles 53 

Stellwagcn, Henry S 115 

Stellwagen, Thomas Cook 89 

Stembel, Roger Nelson 53 

Stetson, Prince Redington 53 

Stevens, Thomas Holdup 76 

Stewart, Charles 77 

Stewart, Henry Hand 39 

Stewart, William Shaw 97 

Stockton, Robert Field 46 

Stoneman. George 7 

Stryker, William Scudder 101 

Suddards, James 41 

Swain, James A 30 

Swan, Francis Henry 50 

Swan, William W 69 

Sweeney, Henry , 64 

Sweitzer, Jacob Bowman 46 

Taggart, Grantham Israel 107 

Tarhell, John Franksford 56 

Taylor, .John Yeatman 41 

Terry, Edward 58 

Tevis, Edwin Lawrence 68 

Thatcher, Henry Knos 61 

Thomas, George Henry 78 

Thomas, Hampton Sidney 39 



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Thomas, Henry Godflard 28 

Thompson, Charles P 90 

Thompson, Theodore Strong 76 

Tliompson, William Alexis 76 

Thomson, William 110 

Thornton, James S 53 

Tiedemann, Frederick 26 

Tingley, Benjamin West 95 

Tingley, Clement, Jr 85 

Tisdale, William Newlin 107 

Tobias, Joseph Franklin 74 

Todd, William Charles '.)5 

Torbert, Alfred T. A 10 

Torbert, William Francis Asbury... 41 

Town, Francis Laban 47 

Town, Thomas JefiFerson 85 

Towusend, Frederick 66 

Tracy, Charles Wurts 7U 

Trau. Adam 41 

Traver, Lorenzo 54 

Trumbull, Henry Clay 03 

Truxton. William Talbot 33 

Tucker, Louis Nathaniel 5i) 

Turnbull, Charles Nisbet 60 

Twining, William Johnson Ill 

Tyndale, Hector 71 

Van Buren, Daniel T 16 

Van Heed, William Edward 6 

Varney, George 2') 

Veale, Moses 99 

Vezin, Henry Augustus 32 

Vielc, Egbert L 17 

Vogdes, Israel 16 

Von Mitzel, Alexander Theobald.... 79 

Vroom, Peter 1) 76 

Walcutt, Charles Carroll 115 

Waldron, George W 37 

Wallace, George Weed 63 

AVard, George S. Luttrell 1 4 

Ward, William Clark 105 

Watkins, George Rust 41 

Watmough, William Nicklin 72 

Watson, Adolphus Eugene 33 

Watson, Eugene Winslow 48 

Watters, John 19 

Wayne, William 47 



PAOE 

Weaver, Aaron Ward 72 

Weeks, John Huey 114 

Weidman, Grant 77 

Weidman, William Murray 103 

Weir, Thomas B 52 

Welles, Gideon 9 

West, Charles ^Yarren 9G 

West, William C 48 

West, William Henry Gartrelle 40 

Wetljcrill, Francis Dring . 103 

Whipple, William Denison 7 

Vv'hite, George Bartol 73 

White, Heury Champlain 105 

W'hite, John Robert 114 

Whitehouse, Edward Norman 51 

Whittaker, James Washington 39 

Whittelsey, Charles Henry 57 

Whittelsey, Henry Martyn 74 

Whittemore, James JMadison 97 

Wickersham, Charles Isaac 6 

\Viddifield, Henry Augustus 77 

Wiedersheim, William Augustus 114 

Wilhelm, Charles 10 

Williams, Alpheus Starkey 78 

Williams, Augustus, H. 1) 43 

Wilsbire, William W 65 

Wilson, Byron 114 

Wilson, Henry 7 

Wilson, Thomas 75 

Wilson, William Potter 72 

Winger, Benjamin Franklin 26 

Wise, Henry Augustus 21 

Wistar, Joseph Wain 5 

Wister, Langhorne 112 

Woolsey, Melaucthon Brooks 33 

Wood, William Willis Wiley 30 

Woods, George Worth 84 

Woodward, Samuel Lippincott 85 

Woodworth, John Maynard 90 

Yerkes, William H 104 

Young, James Black 94 

Young, Richard 26 

Zell, Thomas Ellwood 3 

Zeilin, Jacob 46 

Zeller, Theodore 53 



ROLL OF TllL COMALVNOH RIHS. 



I. CMHmamJify tfUu State tf PemHsrhytmia. UfaJ^m^rrtfrs, Piilai/fJ^iia. 
(At'tiM^ C<>mm.iMi!frr-iM-au/.) 
Instituted April isth, iS6s. 

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel John P. Nicholson, U. S. V., 

AV.Yr,/«rr, 139 South Seventh Street, Philadelphia. 

s. Ct^m!M<7M,:Vry cj :\e S:jff c/ .Vr:^ Vt^ri. ///•ij.jyw^^r.V/J, ^AVw Y'ori City. 
Instituted January 17th, iS6^ 
Brevet Brigadier- (jenei-al Charles A. Carletv^x, U. S. V., 

/"^.-.tjV/-, 202 Broadway. New York City. 

J. CowumanJery of tit State of Maitfe. //tot/fuarfers, Pi^r :..:':.:. 

Instituted June 6th, 1S66, 
First Lieutenant Edward M. Kaxd, late Maine Vols., 

/'AvrjV/-, 93 Exchange Street, Portland. 

^. CcmmaHJery eftke State of Massachusetts. Meaaquarters, Bctstoru 
Instituted March 4th, 1S6S. 
Colonel Arnold A. Rand, late Massachusetts Vols., 

ReiorJer, 53 Tremont Street, Boston. 

J. Cammatidery cf ike State of OiJi/omia. Headquarters, San JFraHcisci}. 
Instituted April tath, 1S71. 
Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Wiluam R. Smedburg, U. S. A., 

Hecora'er, 316 (California Street, Sai\ Francisco. 

6. Commamdery of tie State of fVisconsifi. Mradquar/ers, i£i7w<tujbee. 

Instituted May xsth, 1S74. 

Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph McC. Bell, U. S.V., 

JCeccrder, $2 Michigan Street, Milwaukee. 

7. Commandery of tke State of Illinois. Headquarters, CAica^. 

Instituted May Sth, 1879. 

Captain Richard Robins, late U. S. A., 

Hecorder, 14I East Kinzie Street, Chicajjo. 

8. Commandery of tke District of Cclunthia. He jd quarters, IVasAin^on. 

Instituted January nth, iSSa. 
Brevet Brigadier-General Albert Ordway, U. S. V., 

AWorder, 1S24 *' H" Street N. W., Washington, D. C. 

9. Commandery of tie S/a/e of Ohio. Headquarters, Cincinnati. 

Instituted May 3d, iSSa. 



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